BitLocker (Lost bitlocker password and recovery key) [closed]
Lost my bit-locker password and recovery key. I don't have any method unlock my partition. I tried to use some methods but i couldn't unlock my partition
windows-7 bitlocker
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Lost my bit-locker password and recovery key. I don't have any method unlock my partition. I tried to use some methods but i couldn't unlock my partition
windows-7 bitlocker
asked Jul 30 '14 at 20:10
Dewn Sara_HyoDewn Sara_Hyo
16114
closed as too broad by Xavierjazz, bwDraco, and31415, Hello71, MariusMatutiae Aug 4 '14 at 6:59
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Lost my bit-locker password and recovery key. I don't have any method unlock my partition. I tried to use some methods but i couldn't unlock my partition
windows-7 bitlocker
asked Jul 30 '14 at 20:10
Dewn Sara_HyoDewn Sara_Hyo
16114
Lost my bit-locker password and recovery key. I don't have any method unlock my partition. I tried to use some methods but i couldn't unlock my partition
windows-7 bitlocker
windows-7 bitlocker
asked Jul 30 '14 at 20:10
Dewn Sara_HyoDewn Sara_Hyo
16114
asked Jul 30 '14 at 20:10
Dewn Sara_HyoDewn Sara_Hyo
16114
edited Jul 30 '14 at 21:35
Dewn Sara_Hyo
asked Jul 30 '14 at 20:10
Dewn Sara_HyoDewn Sara_Hyo
16114
asked Jul 30 '14 at 20:10
Dewn Sara_HyoDewn Sara_Hyo
16114
asked Jul 30 '14 at 20:10
Dewn Sara_HyoDewn Sara_Hyo
16114
16114
closed as too broad by Xavierjazz, bwDraco, and31415, Hello71, MariusMatutiae Aug 4 '14 at 6:59
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Jul 31 '14 at 15:18
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– Kevin Panko
Jul 31 '14 at 15:18
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If you've lost your password and your recovery key, then there is no way for you to access the data protected by BitLocker. If you could, under these conditions, then that means that anyone could and therefore the whole point of encrypting your drive is defeated.
Encryption isn't some programmatic "lock" that can just be "bypassed" or easily changed like local user credentials. It is a process by which the data you have stored - the actual virtual ones and zeroes themselves - get changed in such a way that it is impossible to restore them to their original state without the key. Additionally, encryption keys are designed such that it is mathematically infeasible for an attacker (and, at this point, "an attacker" means you or anyone acting on your behalf) to re-generate or derive the correct key on their own.
Having forgotten the password, and not being in immediate possession of the recovery key, your only chance at unlocking the drive is if you backed the key up to your Microsoft Account or cloud storage (e.g.: Dropbox, OneDrive). Backup of the key to your Microsoft Account can be done during setup for Windows 8 and later, but is not supported by any built-in mechanisms for Windows 7. Since you're using the latter, you would have had to first backup the key to an offline storage device (e.g.: USB drive) and then transfer it up to OneDrive or another cloud storage provider.
answered Jul 30 '14 at 20:19
IsziIszi
7,3133689156
hi, Iszi... but have some true methods for unlock bitlocker encryption partitions. please, try to help me. or do you know, contact microsoft center(live) for get help t my question and resolve
– Dewn Sara_Hyo
Jul 30 '14 at 20:29
2
@DewnSara_Hyo lszi is correct. The point of BitLocker is to keep out anyone who does not have the necessary keys. Unfortunately that includes you if you lost the keys. No one will be able to help you (except perhaps the National Security Agency if you live in the US, but that's not going to happen). BitLocker encryption is serious stuff and there are no "options" available for "recoverying" the data. Either you have the keys/password, or you don't. Sorry.
– Twisty Impersonator
Jul 30 '14 at 20:36
@DewnSara_Hyo You are just as capable of calling Microsoft for help as we are, and much better situated to ensure they address your specific concerns when you do. The only way Microsoft would be able to help you though, is if your BitLocker recovery key was backed up to your Microsoft Account via OneDrive. This option is only available for Windows 8/8.1 systems which are not joined to a domain, and you would have had to select it during BitLocker setup.
– Iszi
Jul 30 '14 at 20:50
1
@DewnSara_Hyo, As pointed out in the answer, if you don't have the key, you cannot access the data. The only thing you can do is format your pc and start from scratch. Any data you have backed up can be restored. Data that is on the encrypted drive is lost. As pointed out before, if it were possible to get past this encryption, it would've been a bad encryption, and no one would use it. It is unbeatable for a reason.
– LPChip
Jul 30 '14 at 21:09
4
@DewnSara_Hyo Unfortunately, this is the answer. Whether you like it or not is not going to change the fact that your data is irrecoverable until such time as you either remember the password or find the recovery key. Of course, someone could always find some flaw in the encryption algorithms or their implementation in BitLocker. However, that's been tried and tested - and some parts even thoroughly reviewed by the community - for years (BitLocker itself is over 7 years old), so don't hold out hope for it any time soon.
– Iszi
Jul 30 '14 at 21:43
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1 Answer
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oldest
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1 Answer
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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If you've lost your password and your recovery key, then there is no way for you to access the data protected by BitLocker. If you could, under these conditions, then that means that anyone could and therefore the whole point of encrypting your drive is defeated.
Encryption isn't some programmatic "lock" that can just be "bypassed" or easily changed like local user credentials. It is a process by which the data you have stored - the actual virtual ones and zeroes themselves - get changed in such a way that it is impossible to restore them to their original state without the key. Additionally, encryption keys are designed such that it is mathematically infeasible for an attacker (and, at this point, "an attacker" means you or anyone acting on your behalf) to re-generate or derive the correct key on their own.
Having forgotten the password, and not being in immediate possession of the recovery key, your only chance at unlocking the drive is if you backed the key up to your Microsoft Account or cloud storage (e.g.: Dropbox, OneDrive). Backup of the key to your Microsoft Account can be done during setup for Windows 8 and later, but is not supported by any built-in mechanisms for Windows 7. Since you're using the latter, you would have had to first backup the key to an offline storage device (e.g.: USB drive) and then transfer it up to OneDrive or another cloud storage provider.
answered Jul 30 '14 at 20:19
IsziIszi
7,3133689156
hi, Iszi... but have some true methods for unlock bitlocker encryption partitions. please, try to help me. or do you know, contact microsoft center(live) for get help t my question and resolve
– Dewn Sara_Hyo
Jul 30 '14 at 20:29
2
@DewnSara_Hyo lszi is correct. The point of BitLocker is to keep out anyone who does not have the necessary keys. Unfortunately that includes you if you lost the keys. No one will be able to help you (except perhaps the National Security Agency if you live in the US, but that's not going to happen). BitLocker encryption is serious stuff and there are no "options" available for "recoverying" the data. Either you have the keys/password, or you don't. Sorry.
– Twisty Impersonator
Jul 30 '14 at 20:36
@DewnSara_Hyo You are just as capable of calling Microsoft for help as we are, and much better situated to ensure they address your specific concerns when you do. The only way Microsoft would be able to help you though, is if your BitLocker recovery key was backed up to your Microsoft Account via OneDrive. This option is only available for Windows 8/8.1 systems which are not joined to a domain, and you would have had to select it during BitLocker setup.
– Iszi
Jul 30 '14 at 20:50
1
@DewnSara_Hyo, As pointed out in the answer, if you don't have the key, you cannot access the data. The only thing you can do is format your pc and start from scratch. Any data you have backed up can be restored. Data that is on the encrypted drive is lost. As pointed out before, if it were possible to get past this encryption, it would've been a bad encryption, and no one would use it. It is unbeatable for a reason.
– LPChip
Jul 30 '14 at 21:09
4
@DewnSara_Hyo Unfortunately, this is the answer. Whether you like it or not is not going to change the fact that your data is irrecoverable until such time as you either remember the password or find the recovery key. Of course, someone could always find some flaw in the encryption algorithms or their implementation in BitLocker. However, that's been tried and tested - and some parts even thoroughly reviewed by the community - for years (BitLocker itself is over 7 years old), so don't hold out hope for it any time soon.
– Iszi
Jul 30 '14 at 21:43
|
show 3 more comments
If you've lost your password and your recovery key, then there is no way for you to access the data protected by BitLocker. If you could, under these conditions, then that means that anyone could and therefore the whole point of encrypting your drive is defeated.
Encryption isn't some programmatic "lock" that can just be "bypassed" or easily changed like local user credentials. It is a process by which the data you have stored - the actual virtual ones and zeroes themselves - get changed in such a way that it is impossible to restore them to their original state without the key. Additionally, encryption keys are designed such that it is mathematically infeasible for an attacker (and, at this point, "an attacker" means you or anyone acting on your behalf) to re-generate or derive the correct key on their own.
Having forgotten the password, and not being in immediate possession of the recovery key, your only chance at unlocking the drive is if you backed the key up to your Microsoft Account or cloud storage (e.g.: Dropbox, OneDrive). Backup of the key to your Microsoft Account can be done during setup for Windows 8 and later, but is not supported by any built-in mechanisms for Windows 7. Since you're using the latter, you would have had to first backup the key to an offline storage device (e.g.: USB drive) and then transfer it up to OneDrive or another cloud storage provider.
answered Jul 30 '14 at 20:19
IsziIszi
7,3133689156
hi, Iszi... but have some true methods for unlock bitlocker encryption partitions. please, try to help me. or do you know, contact microsoft center(live) for get help t my question and resolve
– Dewn Sara_Hyo
Jul 30 '14 at 20:29
2
@DewnSara_Hyo lszi is correct. The point of BitLocker is to keep out anyone who does not have the necessary keys. Unfortunately that includes you if you lost the keys. No one will be able to help you (except perhaps the National Security Agency if you live in the US, but that's not going to happen). BitLocker encryption is serious stuff and there are no "options" available for "recoverying" the data. Either you have the keys/password, or you don't. Sorry.
– Twisty Impersonator
Jul 30 '14 at 20:36
@DewnSara_Hyo You are just as capable of calling Microsoft for help as we are, and much better situated to ensure they address your specific concerns when you do. The only way Microsoft would be able to help you though, is if your BitLocker recovery key was backed up to your Microsoft Account via OneDrive. This option is only available for Windows 8/8.1 systems which are not joined to a domain, and you would have had to select it during BitLocker setup.
– Iszi
Jul 30 '14 at 20:50
1
@DewnSara_Hyo, As pointed out in the answer, if you don't have the key, you cannot access the data. The only thing you can do is format your pc and start from scratch. Any data you have backed up can be restored. Data that is on the encrypted drive is lost. As pointed out before, if it were possible to get past this encryption, it would've been a bad encryption, and no one would use it. It is unbeatable for a reason.
– LPChip
Jul 30 '14 at 21:09
4
@DewnSara_Hyo Unfortunately, this is the answer. Whether you like it or not is not going to change the fact that your data is irrecoverable until such time as you either remember the password or find the recovery key. Of course, someone could always find some flaw in the encryption algorithms or their implementation in BitLocker. However, that's been tried and tested - and some parts even thoroughly reviewed by the community - for years (BitLocker itself is over 7 years old), so don't hold out hope for it any time soon.
– Iszi
Jul 30 '14 at 21:43
|
show 3 more comments
If you've lost your password and your recovery key, then there is no way for you to access the data protected by BitLocker. If you could, under these conditions, then that means that anyone could and therefore the whole point of encrypting your drive is defeated.
Encryption isn't some programmatic "lock" that can just be "bypassed" or easily changed like local user credentials. It is a process by which the data you have stored - the actual virtual ones and zeroes themselves - get changed in such a way that it is impossible to restore them to their original state without the key. Additionally, encryption keys are designed such that it is mathematically infeasible for an attacker (and, at this point, "an attacker" means you or anyone acting on your behalf) to re-generate or derive the correct key on their own.
Having forgotten the password, and not being in immediate possession of the recovery key, your only chance at unlocking the drive is if you backed the key up to your Microsoft Account or cloud storage (e.g.: Dropbox, OneDrive). Backup of the key to your Microsoft Account can be done during setup for Windows 8 and later, but is not supported by any built-in mechanisms for Windows 7. Since you're using the latter, you would have had to first backup the key to an offline storage device (e.g.: USB drive) and then transfer it up to OneDrive or another cloud storage provider.
answered Jul 30 '14 at 20:19
IsziIszi
7,3133689156
If you've lost your password and your recovery key, then there is no way for you to access the data protected by BitLocker. If you could, under these conditions, then that means that anyone could and therefore the whole point of encrypting your drive is defeated.
Encryption isn't some programmatic "lock" that can just be "bypassed" or easily changed like local user credentials. It is a process by which the data you have stored - the actual virtual ones and zeroes themselves - get changed in such a way that it is impossible to restore them to their original state without the key. Additionally, encryption keys are designed such that it is mathematically infeasible for an attacker (and, at this point, "an attacker" means you or anyone acting on your behalf) to re-generate or derive the correct key on their own.
Having forgotten the password, and not being in immediate possession of the recovery key, your only chance at unlocking the drive is if you backed the key up to your Microsoft Account or cloud storage (e.g.: Dropbox, OneDrive). Backup of the key to your Microsoft Account can be done during setup for Windows 8 and later, but is not supported by any built-in mechanisms for Windows 7. Since you're using the latter, you would have had to first backup the key to an offline storage device (e.g.: USB drive) and then transfer it up to OneDrive or another cloud storage provider.
answered Jul 30 '14 at 20:19
IsziIszi
7,3133689156
edited Jul 30 '14 at 21:02
answered Jul 30 '14 at 20:19
IsziIszi
7,3133689156
answered Jul 30 '14 at 20:19
IsziIszi
7,3133689156
answered Jul 30 '14 at 20:19
IsziIszi
7,3133689156
7,3133689156
hi, Iszi... but have some true methods for unlock bitlocker encryption partitions. please, try to help me. or do you know, contact microsoft center(live) for get help t my question and resolve
– Dewn Sara_Hyo
Jul 30 '14 at 20:29
2
@DewnSara_Hyo lszi is correct. The point of BitLocker is to keep out anyone who does not have the necessary keys. Unfortunately that includes you if you lost the keys. No one will be able to help you (except perhaps the National Security Agency if you live in the US, but that's not going to happen). BitLocker encryption is serious stuff and there are no "options" available for "recoverying" the data. Either you have the keys/password, or you don't. Sorry.
– Twisty Impersonator
Jul 30 '14 at 20:36
@DewnSara_Hyo You are just as capable of calling Microsoft for help as we are, and much better situated to ensure they address your specific concerns when you do. The only way Microsoft would be able to help you though, is if your BitLocker recovery key was backed up to your Microsoft Account via OneDrive. This option is only available for Windows 8/8.1 systems which are not joined to a domain, and you would have had to select it during BitLocker setup.
– Iszi
Jul 30 '14 at 20:50
1
@DewnSara_Hyo, As pointed out in the answer, if you don't have the key, you cannot access the data. The only thing you can do is format your pc and start from scratch. Any data you have backed up can be restored. Data that is on the encrypted drive is lost. As pointed out before, if it were possible to get past this encryption, it would've been a bad encryption, and no one would use it. It is unbeatable for a reason.
– LPChip
Jul 30 '14 at 21:09
4
@DewnSara_Hyo Unfortunately, this is the answer. Whether you like it or not is not going to change the fact that your data is irrecoverable until such time as you either remember the password or find the recovery key. Of course, someone could always find some flaw in the encryption algorithms or their implementation in BitLocker. However, that's been tried and tested - and some parts even thoroughly reviewed by the community - for years (BitLocker itself is over 7 years old), so don't hold out hope for it any time soon.
– Iszi
Jul 30 '14 at 21:43
|
show 3 more comments
hi, Iszi... but have some true methods for unlock bitlocker encryption partitions. please, try to help me. or do you know, contact microsoft center(live) for get help t my question and resolve
– Dewn Sara_Hyo
Jul 30 '14 at 20:29
2
@DewnSara_Hyo lszi is correct. The point of BitLocker is to keep out anyone who does not have the necessary keys. Unfortunately that includes you if you lost the keys. No one will be able to help you (except perhaps the National Security Agency if you live in the US, but that's not going to happen). BitLocker encryption is serious stuff and there are no "options" available for "recoverying" the data. Either you have the keys/password, or you don't. Sorry.
– Twisty Impersonator
Jul 30 '14 at 20:36
@DewnSara_Hyo You are just as capable of calling Microsoft for help as we are, and much better situated to ensure they address your specific concerns when you do. The only way Microsoft would be able to help you though, is if your BitLocker recovery key was backed up to your Microsoft Account via OneDrive. This option is only available for Windows 8/8.1 systems which are not joined to a domain, and you would have had to select it during BitLocker setup.
– Iszi
Jul 30 '14 at 20:50
1
@DewnSara_Hyo, As pointed out in the answer, if you don't have the key, you cannot access the data. The only thing you can do is format your pc and start from scratch. Any data you have backed up can be restored. Data that is on the encrypted drive is lost. As pointed out before, if it were possible to get past this encryption, it would've been a bad encryption, and no one would use it. It is unbeatable for a reason.
– LPChip
Jul 30 '14 at 21:09
4
@DewnSara_Hyo Unfortunately, this is the answer. Whether you like it or not is not going to change the fact that your data is irrecoverable until such time as you either remember the password or find the recovery key. Of course, someone could always find some flaw in the encryption algorithms or their implementation in BitLocker. However, that's been tried and tested - and some parts even thoroughly reviewed by the community - for years (BitLocker itself is over 7 years old), so don't hold out hope for it any time soon.
– Iszi
Jul 30 '14 at 21:43
hi, Iszi... but have some true methods for unlock bitlocker encryption partitions. please, try to help me. or do you know, contact microsoft center(live) for get help t my question and resolve
– Dewn Sara_Hyo
Jul 30 '14 at 20:29
hi, Iszi... but have some true methods for unlock bitlocker encryption partitions. please, try to help me. or do you know, contact microsoft center(live) for get help t my question and resolve
– Dewn Sara_Hyo
Jul 30 '14 at 20:29
2
2
@DewnSara_Hyo lszi is correct. The point of BitLocker is to keep out anyone who does not have the necessary keys. Unfortunately that includes you if you lost the keys. No one will be able to help you (except perhaps the National Security Agency if you live in the US, but that's not going to happen). BitLocker encryption is serious stuff and there are no "options" available for "recoverying" the data. Either you have the keys/password, or you don't. Sorry.
– Twisty Impersonator
Jul 30 '14 at 20:36
@DewnSara_Hyo lszi is correct. The point of BitLocker is to keep out anyone who does not have the necessary keys. Unfortunately that includes you if you lost the keys. No one will be able to help you (except perhaps the National Security Agency if you live in the US, but that's not going to happen). BitLocker encryption is serious stuff and there are no "options" available for "recoverying" the data. Either you have the keys/password, or you don't. Sorry.
– Twisty Impersonator
Jul 30 '14 at 20:36
@DewnSara_Hyo You are just as capable of calling Microsoft for help as we are, and much better situated to ensure they address your specific concerns when you do. The only way Microsoft would be able to help you though, is if your BitLocker recovery key was backed up to your Microsoft Account via OneDrive. This option is only available for Windows 8/8.1 systems which are not joined to a domain, and you would have had to select it during BitLocker setup.
– Iszi
Jul 30 '14 at 20:50
@DewnSara_Hyo You are just as capable of calling Microsoft for help as we are, and much better situated to ensure they address your specific concerns when you do. The only way Microsoft would be able to help you though, is if your BitLocker recovery key was backed up to your Microsoft Account via OneDrive. This option is only available for Windows 8/8.1 systems which are not joined to a domain, and you would have had to select it during BitLocker setup.
– Iszi
Jul 30 '14 at 20:50
1
1
@DewnSara_Hyo, As pointed out in the answer, if you don't have the key, you cannot access the data. The only thing you can do is format your pc and start from scratch. Any data you have backed up can be restored. Data that is on the encrypted drive is lost. As pointed out before, if it were possible to get past this encryption, it would've been a bad encryption, and no one would use it. It is unbeatable for a reason.
– LPChip
Jul 30 '14 at 21:09
@DewnSara_Hyo, As pointed out in the answer, if you don't have the key, you cannot access the data. The only thing you can do is format your pc and start from scratch. Any data you have backed up can be restored. Data that is on the encrypted drive is lost. As pointed out before, if it were possible to get past this encryption, it would've been a bad encryption, and no one would use it. It is unbeatable for a reason.
– LPChip
Jul 30 '14 at 21:09
4
4
@DewnSara_Hyo Unfortunately, this is the answer. Whether you like it or not is not going to change the fact that your data is irrecoverable until such time as you either remember the password or find the recovery key. Of course, someone could always find some flaw in the encryption algorithms or their implementation in BitLocker. However, that's been tried and tested - and some parts even thoroughly reviewed by the community - for years (BitLocker itself is over 7 years old), so don't hold out hope for it any time soon.
– Iszi
Jul 30 '14 at 21:43
@DewnSara_Hyo Unfortunately, this is the answer. Whether you like it or not is not going to change the fact that your data is irrecoverable until such time as you either remember the password or find the recovery key. Of course, someone could always find some flaw in the encryption algorithms or their implementation in BitLocker. However, that's been tried and tested - and some parts even thoroughly reviewed by the community - for years (BitLocker itself is over 7 years old), so don't hold out hope for it any time soon.
– Iszi
Jul 30 '14 at 21:43
|
show 3 more comments
This question should be left open as a warning to others.
– Kevin Panko
Jul 31 '14 at 15:18