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5,809 questions with Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup tags
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No bitlocker recovery key ever set up.
I cannot access my computer because it is asking me for a bitlocker recovery key and it was never set up. how do i access a recovery key to get back into my computer?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
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2026-10-07T04:19:12.69+00:00
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terry lymon
0
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2026-10-07T04:55:47.7566667+00:00
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Estrella721
46,550
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Independent Advisor
3 answers
accidently deleted files that make right click on start menu, microsoft store, taskbar, etc unresponsive
I ran ccleaner7 as I have for a long time, including the find duplicates option. Then, when I tried to click certain things, nothing happened. Like clicking to in the search box on the taskbar, anything with a click r on the start menu. Many things wont…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,809 questions
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2026-10-06T22:22:21.7+00:00
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l e
0
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commented
2026-10-07T00:34:34.39+00:00
Jeronimo Fuerte
46,740
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Install windows 11
I wish to reinstall windows11 on my HP laptop. I cant find my recovery drive and neither do i have a recovery partition . Is there a way i can download it and install it without havin to purchase a new activation key. I wish to restore to factory…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,809 questions
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2026-10-06T20:04:56.12+00:00
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GARETH EVANS
0
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answered
2026-10-06T20:38:07.8433333+00:00
EmilyS726
271K
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
Reinstall Windows 11
I am trying to reinstall windows Surface pro X tablet and it will not boot to the usb after i have swap the boot and made a recovery usb
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,809 questions
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2026-10-01T14:42:40.88+00:00
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Tamiaus Nalls
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2026-10-06T08:13:08.36+00:00
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Clary-N
16,580
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
9 answers
File History problems after installing KB5124008
Ran Windows Update on two sepearate Windows 11 computers that were all up to date as of Saturday morning - broke File History Today I ran File History on 2 computers - both ran correctly. Then ran Windows Update and File History on both are now broken.…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,809 questions
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Hi, i need some help please.
Today I woke up and turned on my pc as usual. This time it sent me to a screen saying you're device ran into a problem and couldn't be repaired. I clicked enter like it said and went to command prompt after following 2 videos saying the same thing, and I…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,809 questions
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2026-10-03T19:22:15.8+00:00
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James Bils
20
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2026-10-05T01:40:40.9133333+00:00
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Ian-T
13,360
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Moderator
2 answers
my new dell laptop is asking for 48 digit bit locker key which i forgot by which account it was registered. please help me to find it out
my new dell laptop is asking for 48 digit bit locker key which i forgot by which account it was registered. please help me to find it out
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,809 questions
asked
2026-10-04T08:05:17.7366667+00:00
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Sumit Pandey
0
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2026-10-04T08:39:30.51+00:00
Estrella721
46,550
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
bitlocker won't open
bitlocker has locked my computer. I have the key. Then takes me to options which aren't unlocking. Hel;
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,809 questions
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2026-10-02T20:11:03.47+00:00
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David Hope
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2026-10-04T07:20:58.4866667+00:00
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Hendrix-V
19,655
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
9 answers
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inaccessible boot device loop, also not starting from USB, no prompt or whatever
After reinstallation Windows 11 the laptop runs in a loop with the above message. I cannot reached, a prompt or menu or the repair menu (after on/of 3 times) The loop cannot be stopped and it repeats time after time. F8 works but I cannot use any key to…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,809 questions
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2026-09-28T15:20:14.0433333+00:00
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Dini Bouwhuis
60
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2026-10-03T14:41:34.65+00:00
Dini Bouwhuis
60
Reputation points
2 answers
My account got hacked by a Discord OAuth
i got banned from a minecraft server and when i went to make an appeal i went to the wrong server and they asked me for a code. The hacker changed my primary email alias, security info, and password, so I am completely locked out. The original email was …
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,809 questions
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2026-10-03T08:06:53.0333333+00:00
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Hamish STAFFORD
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edited the question
2026-10-03T08:42:56.9366667+00:00
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DaveM121 (2)
16,725
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Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
BitLocker unable to find recovery key
Dear Team, My laptop is lock with BitLocker and i am unable to find recovery key or my account
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,809 questions
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How do I find the Downloads tab on File Explorer after I deleted it?
I was trying to clear up space on my computer a couple days ago, and accidentally deleted the Downloads tab in File Explorer. I can't find any way to bring it back, and I need help. It's not in my Recycle Bin.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,809 questions
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2026-10-02T01:54:39.95+00:00
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Colton Scott
25
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commented
2026-10-02T19:41:51.26+00:00
Colton Scott
25
Reputation points
3 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Device name compared to Bitcode recovery key
I have four (4) different laptops with a different Bitcode recovery key. However, I am unable to associate each laptop with their Bitcode recovery key. I need to find a way to recognize what Bitcode goes with what laptop.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,809 questions
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How to obtain a Bit-Locker Key
How can we obtain a Bit-Locker key for PC (PII Removed)? There used to be a number to reset although unable to locate.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,809 questions
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2026-10-02T12:23:09.79+00:00
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Scott Mooney
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edited the question
2026-10-02T12:57:55.9533333+00:00
DaveM121 (2)
16,725
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Incorrect Recovery Email Address
The recovery email address for my Microsoft account is incorrect (a letter is missing in the domain) and therefore I cannot get the code to access my Microsoft account. I cannot recall all the details for this Microsoft account, so I have not been…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,809 questions
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2026-10-01T21:16:16.12+00:00
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Kisha
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2026-10-01T21:58:56.9533333+00:00
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John Jefferson Doyon
89,040
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
I have been locked out of my computer due to Bitlocker and tried logging into another device/computer to retrieve the key but there is none, how can i obtain a key to unlock this?
bitlocker updated and locked me out of my HD, I have no idea where I placed the code. I cant remember which email address I used to sign into the laptop. I have more than one computer. I could some help here. thanks Kit
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,809 questions
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2026-10-01T18:00:25.47+00:00
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Carsen Kontir
0
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answered
2026-10-01T18:34:14.93+00:00
EmilyS726
271K
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Independent Advisor
3 answers
How to install Windows 11; error 0xc0e90002 during installation attempt #0xc0e90002
Hello.I am trying to install Windows 11 on a Lenovo X13 Gen 1. I created the installation media using the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool, but the installation attempt fails with error 0xc0e90002. I created a second USB drive using Rufus (to rule out a…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,809 questions
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Hi i deleted 3 recovery partitions from my Dell windows 11 home, But now i need to replace them.
Hi i used information from Microsoft Ignite to delete 3 recovery partitions from my Dell windows 11 home system so that i could expand my c: drive. All went well But now i need to replace them, There were 3. Numbered 4,5,6. Thanks in advance for any help…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,809 questions
asked
2026-09-29T12:48:53.8933333+00:00
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David Simpson
0
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commented
2026-10-01T07:49:16.8533333+00:00
Hendrix-V
19,655
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
How to get my Bitlocker Recovery Key
I am going to https://aka.ms/myrecoverykey but can't get past the sign in page. It asks for a verification code but nothing appears. Have looked in junk folder,nothing there. Then the code appears in my inbox about 3 hours later and when I type it in it…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,809 questions
asked
2026-09-27T10:48:05.4366667+00:00
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Vera Bangs
0
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answered
2026-10-01T07:38:02.6466667+00:00
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Thomas4-N
22,380
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
9 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
File History stopped working after a recent update
And now I can't get it to work. I've done all the things suggested, including creating a new directory on several drives and deleting the File History configuration on my computer. File History will let me select the new location, turn the application…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,809 questions
asked
2026-09-16T15:44:35.91+00:00
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Carolyn Kay
50
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answered
2026-10-01T03:40:48.8733333+00:00
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LironL
5
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