Active Directory [better] | How To Find Bitlocker Key In

# Import the AD module Import-Module ActiveDirectory $ComputerName = "WS-001" $Computer = Get-ADComputer -Identity $ComputerName -Properties msFVE-RecoveryPassword Retrieve BitLocker recovery passwords Get-ADObject -Filter objectClass -eq "msFVE-RecoveryInformation" -SearchBase $Computer.DistinguishedName -Properties msFVE-RecoveryPassword, msFVE-RecoveryPasswordId

Most importantly: Test your process today. Have you ever had a “missing” BitLocker key horror story? Let me know in the comments below. how to find bitlocker key in active directory

You’re staring at a blue screen. The computer says: “Enter the recovery key for this drive.” You’re staring at a blue screen

Run these commands from a domain controller or RSAT-enabled machine: the clock is ticking

To show the key matching a specific (the one displayed on the BitLocker screen):

Your user is locked out, the clock is ticking, and you know the key was backed up to Active Directory—but you have no idea where to find it.

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