Why does bitlocker password only need a recovery key? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by dhkuq3645@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/windows11@lemmy.world

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It's password only, non tpm and it still creates a recovery key. Why tho?

linux doesn't do that when using LUKS encryption. trust me I'd love to switch, but can't.

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[-] LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

Not 100% sure but in my previous use cases in work atmospheres bitlocker recovery keys we would auto collect/store in Active Roles/active directory. So if windows did an update and messed up something or a user forgot their password to get passed it we could search ARS/AD and get the machine back up and running.

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