Since Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista, Microsoft has allowed BitLocker recovery information to be escrowed directly into AD. Here is your definitive guide to finding that key.
Manually writing down a 48-digit key on a sticky note under the keyboard is a security disaster. Using a third-party USB dongle is a logistical nightmare. turns a bricked laptop into a 30-second fix. find bitlocker key in active directory
This is much faster if you know the computer name. You must run PowerShell as an Administrator. Since Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista, Microsoft
You can find the key without leaving your terminal. Run this from a Domain Controller or a machine with the AD module installed. find bitlocker key in active directory