If a computer object was deleted and recreated in Active Directory, the historical connection to the old encryption keys may be broken.
In the Properties window, click on the tab.
If you're interested in reading more about BitLocker and recovery key management, I recommend checking out the following papers:
If you know the exact name of the machine, use this script to pull all attached BitLocker objects: powershell get bitlocker recovery key from active directory
$Computer = Get-ADComputer -Identity "ComputerName" Get-ADObject -Filter "objectClass -eq 'msFVE-RecoveryInformation'" -SearchBase $Computer.DistinguishedName -Properties msFVE-RecoveryPassword | Select-Object msFVE-RecoveryPassword Use code with caution.
If a user gives you a partial 8-character Key ID from their screen, you can search the domain to find which computer it belongs to: powershell
Locate the computer object in question (usually in the "Computers" container or a designated OU). Right-click the computer and select . Click the BitLocker Recovery tab. If a computer object was deleted and recreated
Check (which includes the BitLocker Recovery Password Viewer). Complete the installation. Step 2: Locate the Key in ADUC Open Active Directory Users and Computers ( dsa.msc ).
Before you can retrieve a key, a few key elements must be correctly configured in your environment. These prerequisites ensure the recovery information is properly stored and accessible.
For Windows Server 2019/2022, use:
If you plan to encrypt fixed data drives or removable drives, you should similarly configure the and the Removable Data Drives policies within the same GPO.
: Open the ADUC console, which is a tool for managing objects in AD.
Import the AD module.
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