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Is BitLocker user specific?
While Unlocking a Encrypted Drive.. It is possible for that drive to be unlocked for only the particular user and not all other users who use the system.
Can save BitLocker recovery key to Microsoft account?
Saving the Recovery Key to Your Microsoft Account If you are logged in to your Windows 10 PC using your Microsoft Account, BitLocker gives you the option to save your recovery key to your account in the cloud.
Should I turn BitLocker on?
Sure, if BitLocker were open-source, most of us wouldn’t be able to read the code to find vulnerabilities, but somebody out there would be able to do so. But if you’re looking to protect your data in the event your PC is stolen or otherwise messed-with, then BitLocker should be just fine.
What does it mean if you forgot your BitLocker password?
The recovery key is what enables Bitlocker to recover things for you when you forgot your BitLocker password. In other words, if you forget your BitLocker password, you can use BitLocker recovery key to access the data protected by BitLocker.
Where to find BitLocker recovery key in your Microsoft account?
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How does BitLocker encrypt a disk drive?
BitLocker is technology to encrypt the disk drive pror ANY software, including OS, try to access it. Your Microsoft account acts on OS level as user credentials and in practice there could be more than one registered user account on one PC. Which automatically make nonsense to mix the encryption key with the user accout.
What’s the normal length of a BitLocker password?
Which automatically make nonsense to mix the encryption key with the user accout. Moreover, normal account password length is between 8 and 12 characters, when BitLocker key is much longer and complex.