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05-30-2025 08:06 PM
My Pc crashed due to an update, the other day i updated it and it was loading, then i turn it off and went to sleep then the next day i woke up, and it took me to a BitLocker screen, first i try to Repair it and it didn't work at all, it took me back to the same BitLocker screen, i tried to watch videos and it did not help or i didn't research enough more specifically, i tried to use recovery key and it didn't work either,
so, my results are that I cannot get into my laptop how it supposed to be
so, if I can't get a nice response and get info and help from y'all I would be happy
Please & thank 😐
06-02-2025 10:07 AM
Welcome to the HP Support Community!
Thanks for posting your query! We're here to help you get back up and running.
It sounds like your PC is stuck in a BitLocker recovery loop, which can happen after an update if Windows detects a security change. Since your recovery key isn’t working, here are some steps to try:
Possible Fixes
Use Command Prompt to Unlock BitLocker
- On the BitLocker recovery screen, press Esc and select Troubleshoot → Advanced Options → Command Prompt.
- Type the following command and press Enter:
manage-bde -unlock C: -RecoveryPassword YOUR_RECOVERY_KEY - Replace YOUR_RECOVERY_KEY with your actual BitLocker recovery key.
Disable BitLocker Protection Temporarily
- In Command Prompt, type:
manage-bde -protectors -disable C: - Restart your PC and check if it boots normally.
Check Your Microsoft Account for Recovery Key
- Go to Microsoft’s recovery key page and sign in with your account.
- If your key is stored there, use it to unlock your PC.
Try Secure Boot Settings in BIOS
- Restart your PC and enter BIOS (F2 or Del key).
- Navigate to Security → Secure Boot and disable it.
- Save changes and restart.
Reinstall Windows (Last Resort)
- If nothing works, you may need to reinstall Windows using a bootable USB.
- Follow this guide for step-by-step instructions.
Try these steps and let me know if you need more help! 🚀
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06-08-2025 08:33 AM
We sincerely thank you for your patience and co-operation during this troubleshooting process.
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If this resolves your issue, kindly mark this post as "Accepted Solution" and click "Yes" if it was helpful.
Take care and have a great day!
Regards,
Hawks_Eye
If my response helped, please mark it as an Accepted Solution! ✅ It helps others and spreads support. Also, tapping "Yes" on "Was this reply helpful?" makes a big difference! Thanks!