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Post by Fitkinz on Aug 14, 2024 9:49:10 GMT -5
Has anyone else encountered BitLocker Recovery Key because Secure Boot policy has unexpectedly changed? I was prompted to do an update yesterday on my laptop with Windows 11 and when it finished, I got a screen with the above message. I could not bypass this screen and I couldn't use my laptop like normal until I got "this code". It's related to Microsoft so you have to log into your Microsoft account (or create one) and retrieve your Bitlocker Recovery Key which is a loooong series of numbers.  It's a Microsoft "thing" for extra protection on your computer. I didn't request or install this option. It was nervewracking trying to navigate this. I drove to where we purchased the laptop (they have tech support) but it's a Microsoft thing and they couldn't do anything except walk me through some steps with my phone to get the Key. Just curious if anyone has had experience with this.  |
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Post by MommaBearLas on Aug 14, 2024 9:57:02 GMT -5
I just updated my laptop and Hubby's computer, did not get this with either of them. How nerve wracking
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Post by Fitkinz on Aug 14, 2024 10:03:46 GMT -5
I just updated my laptop and Hubby's computer, did not get this with either of them. How nerve wracking It is super frustrating. I restarted my laptop last night before I went to bed and got the Bitlocker screen again and had to enter the Keycode number series but I had taken a screenshot of it when I did it the first time so that helped. According to tech support, it's an added layer of protection on your computer since hackers are so prevelant. Ugh!  |
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Post by Newfie on Aug 14, 2024 10:10:38 GMT -5
Gotta love Microsoft adding all kinds of things we don't want. This sounds like a nightmare!
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Post by Fitkinz on Aug 14, 2024 10:19:13 GMT -5
Gotta love Microsoft adding all kinds of things we don't want. This sounds like a nightmare! Yes, it is! I understand if you WANT this especially if you do banking or other serious transactions via your laptop but I just have it for Webkinz, email and Facebook.  |
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Post by MommaBearLas on Aug 14, 2024 10:38:05 GMT -5
I just updated my laptop and Hubby's computer, did not get this with either of them. How nerve wracking It is super frustrating. I restarted my laptop last night before I went to bed and got the Bitlocker screen again and had to enter the Keycode number series but I had taken a screenshot of it when I did it the first time so that helped. According to tech support, it's an added layer of protection on your computer since hackers are so prevelant. Ugh! |
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Post by PandaPuddin on Aug 14, 2024 13:24:01 GMT -5
I’m sorry you dealt with this! You can bypass this using a command prompt if you didn’t have a Microsoft account linked to your computer before. I never link because Microsoft is data hungry to begin with. But they make it intentionally confusing and obtuse. Glad you got through, though. Gotta love Windows  |
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Post by MommaBearLas on Aug 14, 2024 13:26:20 GMT -5
I’m sorry you dealt with this! You can bypass this using a command prompt if you didn’t have a Microsoft account linked to your computer before. I never link because Microsoft is data hungry to begin with. But they make it intentionally confusing and obtuse. Glad you got through, though. Gotta love Windows  |
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Post by Fitkinz on Aug 14, 2024 14:28:57 GMT -5
It is super frustrating. I restarted my laptop last night before I went to bed and got the Bitlocker screen again and had to enter the Keycode number series but I had taken a screenshot of it when I did it the first time so that helped. According to tech support, it's an added layer of protection on your computer since hackers are so prevelant. Ugh! I had to create a Microsoft Account ONLY because I had to set up my current laptop myself  when I purchased it last summer. I have never set up my own computer and was annoyed that the store didn't do it for me like they always do/did. We pay for their tech service. Hubby and I are Windows people and our kids use Apple and don't live with us anymore so we are kinda scr***d with the techy stuff. |
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Post by Fitkinz on Aug 14, 2024 14:30:02 GMT -5
I’m sorry you dealt with this! You can bypass this using a command prompt if you didn’t have a Microsoft account linked to your computer before. I never link because Microsoft is data hungry to begin with. But they make it intentionally confusing and obtuse. Glad you got through, though. Gotta love Windows Thank you, PandaPuddin. Good to know.  |
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Post by MommaBearLas on Aug 14, 2024 14:39:13 GMT -5
it must be a tester thing or we would have gotten I would think. Did you have a microsoft account set up? We do, wonder if that is why we did not get it I had to create a Microsoft Account ONLY because I had to set up my current laptop myself when I purchased it last summer. I have never set up my own computer and was annoyed that the store didn't do it for me like they always do/did. We pay for their tech service. Hubby and I are Windows people and our kids use Apple and don't live with us anymore so we are kinda scr***d with the techy stuff.
I have always set them up myself but wish I knew more tricks to get rid of stuff I do not want. |
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Post by PandaPuddin on Aug 14, 2024 17:13:17 GMT -5
I’m sorry you dealt with this! You can bypass this using a command prompt if you didn’t have a Microsoft account linked to your computer before. I never link because Microsoft is data hungry to begin with. But they make it intentionally confusing and obtuse. Glad you got through, though. Gotta love Windows Definitely happy to help anytime. I’m usually better at doing and not necessarily explaining but I try 😝 |
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It's a Microsoft "thing" for extra protection on your computer. I didn't request or install this option. It was nervewracking trying to navigate this. I drove to where we purchased the laptop (they have tech support) but it's a Microsoft thing and they couldn't do anything except walk me through some steps with my phone to get the Key. Just curious if anyone has had experience with this. 
when I purchased it last summer. I have never set up my own computer and was annoyed that the store didn't do it for me like they always do/did. We pay for their tech service. 
Woohoo!! 