$ComputerName = "WS-001" $Computer = Get-ADComputer -Identity $ComputerName -Properties msFVE-RecoveryPassword
Don’t panic. This happens more often than you’d think. In this post, I’ll walk you through exactly how to locate a BitLocker recovery key in AD, whether you’re on a domain controller, using remote tools, or running PowerShell.
from AD after the backup (the key lives as a child object – it goes with the computer). how to find bitlocker key in active directory
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.
Have you ever had a “missing” BitLocker key horror story? Let me know in the comments below. from AD after the backup (the key lives
If you're having trouble finding the BitLocker key in AD, ensure that:
without recovery key escrow.
Your next steps:
Click the BitLocker Recovery tab. You will see a list of recovery passwords associated with that device, including the date they were created and the 8-character Password ID. Method 2: Searching by Password ID BitLocker recovery process | Microsoft Learn Let me know in the comments below