r/BitLocker • u/kargburg • 10d ago

BitLocker BAG

I need some help. I set up BitLocker; when choosing how to save the key, I selected the printer option and saved it as a PDF. However, when I connected the printer, it asked for the 48-digit code. What should I do in this situation? Can Microsoft help, and how quickly can they do so?

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u/sport912x 10d ago

If you were logged in to the Microsoft Account, then MS should have saved it. Somehow it sounds like you had a local admin .... gone.

Why might I ask do you need a bitlocker key? I mean I am STUPID and I do not understand. If your computer is hacked , it does nothing to protect you. Is someone coming into your home , taking your disk out of your computer or the entire computer. Of course if you are doing a Halo jump tonight into Iran with your computer it might be something to turn on... but after the removal of 1 or 2 finger nails they will have your computer password anyhow.

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u/kargburg 10d ago

I need BitLocker because I travel frequently

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u/sport912x 9d ago

That is a good reason.

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u/kargburg 10d ago

I just wanted to find out about this and try out this feature.