How can I unlock my bitlocker encryption when the key does not work?

Cici Wilson

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I was trying to access a software program at work on my Lenovo T420 laptop, going through the hospital's server and first got the error message, "Unexpected error: quitting". That was not an option for me and I tapped into all the great minds at the hospital's It department. No one else got the error signing into the system on my computer and saw no flaws with the way I was trying to access the application. After many reboots, my bitlocker encryption key screen got into a loop. I could never move beyond trying to enter the key without getting error message that the first key numbers were inaccurate. Also none of my keys worked: shift-tab, home, up and down arrows. I even went to Staples for help and it was beyond the scope of their experience. This is my first time using bitlocker, so I do not know how to troubleshoot it. I am waiting to here from my company's helpdesk. But in the meantime, HELP!:??:
 
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If you cant get past the bitlocker password stage (either you've forgotten the password or the inbuilt TPM module that stores the password for you has gone belly up) the only option is to enter the recovery key, which your IT department will have.
Blimmy.. if Staples cant help.. it must be dire!!!! :sarcastic:

If bitlocker.. is giving you grief.. you really do need expert IT help (I assume its something your corp IT put on.. not you personally).
it would be a pretty rubbish security system if it was easy to bypass with a few reboots!!

Cheers

 

jwk3

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If you cant get past the bitlocker password stage (either you've forgotten the password or the inbuilt TPM module that stores the password for you has gone belly up) the only option is to enter the recovery key, which your IT department will have.
 
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