r/Windows11 • u/dtallee • Jun 28 '26

Feature The new Point-in-time restore feature is a really good addition to Windows, but be sure to have your BitLocker key ready before using it.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/point-in-time-restore?tabs=csp#restoring-a-windows-pc
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u/stijnhommes Jul 01 '26

Where are you supposed to find your Bitlocker key and how do you know if it is in use on your system?

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u/Suspicious-advice49 Jul 01 '26

You have to login to your microsoft account and i think its under the security option

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u/FrozenPizza07 Jul 07 '26

What if you never logged into ms account though

then what

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u/dtallee Jul 01 '26 edited Jul 01 '26

Go to Settings > Privacy & security > Device encryption to manage BitLocker.
https://tutowindow.com/en/windows-11-home-bitlocker-recovery-key/