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Fix: Lenovo BitLocker Requests Recovery Key at Every Boot
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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BitLocker encrypts hard drives and flash drives on some Lenovo PCs. However, someLenova Yogausers have stated in forum posts that BitLocker keeps requesting the recovery key every time they boot up Windows.
Consequently, users must enter the key every time they boot up. The issue often arises after motherboard hardware changes.
How can I fix Lenovo Bitlocker key issues?
1. Update the BitLocker TPM
Users with new motherboards must repopulate the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to fix the recovery key requests. A new motherboard’s TPM will not include any info about the BitLocker encryption.
Thus, updating the TPM by temporarily suspending protection usually fixes the issue. This is how users can update the TPM in Windows.
2. Update the BitLocker TPM via Command Prompt
3. Turn Off BitLocker
Updating the TPM or turning BitLocker off will probably stop pre-boot recovery key requests. If anybody has further fixes for BitLocker pre-boot authentication, feel free to share them below.
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