How to Resolve BitLocker Recovery Key Prompts

This video explains how to resolve BitLocker Recovery Key prompts on startup. BitLocker stores system details when first turned on and prompts for a recovery key if major changes are detected. If prompted on every startup, one can update BitLocker's record of the system by suspending and resuming BitLocker. It is recommended to suspend BitLocker before making major changes to avoid being prompted for the recovery key.

Here's how to resolve BitLocker Recovery Key prompts on startup. When you first turn on BitLocker details about your system are stored.

If you make major changes like updating the BIOS or adding new hardware this is detected. You'll then be prompted to enter your recovery key.

BitLocker may automatically update its record of your system details after entering the recovery key once. If it doesn't, and you're prompted for your recovery key on every startup, search for 'BitLocker' from the start menu, then select 'BitLocker Drive Encryption'.

Suspend, then resume BitLocker and restart your system. This updates BitLocker's record of your system. Avoid being prompted for your recovery key by suspending BitLocker before making major changes, and resuming when you're done.

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