August 24th, 2013

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Get BitLocker Recovery Key

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Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to get the BitLocker recovery key.

Hey, Scripting Guy! Question How can I quickly find my BitLocker recovery key?

Hey, Scripting Guy! Answer Jason Walker, Microsoft PFE, says:

From an elevated Windows PowerShell console, use the Get-BitlockerVolume function, select -MountPoint C, and choose the KeyProtector property:

(Get-BitLockerVolume -MountPoint C).KeyProtector

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