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How to Fix View BitLocker Keys Stuck in Loading Cycle
Discover the solutions that worked for others
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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While Bitlocker is essential from a security point of view and encrypts data, most users don’t rememberenabling the feature. And there are times when one may be required to enter the recovery key. Many users recently reported that theView BitLocker Keysoption is stuck in a loading cycle.
The problem has been widespread, affecting users across the globe, and they areunable to boot Windows. Forums are filled with reports, with no viable solution in sight. Fret not! We did the hard work for you and found fixes that did the trick for others. Let’s find out!
Why is the BitLocker key not loading?
Here are the primary reasons the BitLocker key is not loading:
How do I fix View BitLocker Keys stuck in loading cycle?
Before we head to the slightly complex solutions, here are a few quick ones to try:
In case none of these work, move to the solutions listed next.
1. Check the Azure portal
A simple solution for computers linked to an organization would be to look for the key in the Azure portal. If you have ever logged into the Active Directory domain, there’s a chance that the key might be stored there.
When you join the Active Directory domain, a copy of the key is automatically saved on the portal and can be accessed with administrative rights. Even if you don’t have the rights, get the administrator to check if you haveView BitLocker Keysstuck in a loading cycle.
2. Try the Microsoft account
When signing into the organization’s account doesn’t work, you can try logging in via the link provided here and check the BitLocker recovery key for all devices linked to that account.
3. Reinstall Windows
In case there are no important files stored on the PC, a quick solution toBitLocker errorsis toreinstall Windows. All you need to do iscreate a bootable USB drive,change the boot orderin the BIOS to the USB drive, and then follow the instructions to reinstall Windows.
Remember, you will lose all the data stored on the computer, and since it’s currently inaccessible, there’s no way to recover the files.
But before you proceed with the reinstall, we suggest waiting for a few days because Microsoft has acknowledged the problem, which should be rectified soon. If it’s not urgent, waiting it out is the best way, with no other possible solutions.
And to prevent theView BitLocker Keysstuck in loading cycle error from arising in the future, there’s always the option todisable BitLocker in Windows.
For any queries or to share what worked for you, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
