BitLocker Lost Password

Otherwise you're as good as screwed... that code and Recovery code is the
only thing that distinguishes you from the genuine owner and a theif to be
honest ( Windows still aint all that clever P

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--- Original message follows ---
"Pierre Szwarc" <pierre_szwarc@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:u89bI6$SGHA.4600@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...

> Yes, you will need to provide a (40-digit) recovery key, which you should
> safekeep when it's generated (when you initialize BitLocker)
> --
> Pierre Szwarc
> Paris, France
> PGP key ID 0x75B5779B
> ------------------------------------------------
> Multitasking: Reading in the bathroom !
> ------------------------------------------------
>
> "Stefan" <ste.fan@gmx.de> a écrit dans le message de news:
> dvlp88$80o$02$1@news.t-online.com...
> | Hi,
> | what will happen, if I lost my key? Is there a possibility to recover
> the
> | data of the notebook?
> |
> | Thank You!!
> |
> |
>
>

In article <u89bI6$SGHA.4600@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl>, "Pierre Szwarc"
<pierre_szwarc@hotmail.com> wrote:

>Yes, you will need to provide a (40-digit) recovery key, which you should
>safekeep when it's generated (when you initialize BitLocker)

Have you tested this?

We tried this one at the office, got through about 1% of the encryption, and
rebooted. It didn't detect the USB drive with the boot key, and it didn't
offer any ability to enter the recovery key.

We didn't have time to play exploring around, but something like this should
be made obvious, yes?

Alun.
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It's not been 100% tested as yet, however if you check out this:
http://www.vistabase.co.uk/welcome.p...rity/bitlocker - that's
got a little bit of general info as well as some really useful links in to
guide you through the basic steps )

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--- Original message follows ---
"Alun Jones" <alun@texis.invalid> wrote in message
news:VMWdnVu7I_upFILZRVn-jw@comcast.com...

> In article <u89bI6$SGHA.4600@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl>, "Pierre Szwarc"
> <pierre_szwarc@hotmail.com> wrote:

>>Yes, you will need to provide a (40-digit) recovery key, which you should
>>safekeep when it's generated (when you initialize BitLocker)

>
> Have you tested this?
>
> We tried this one at the office, got through about 1% of the encryption,
> and
> rebooted. It didn't detect the USB drive with the boot key, and it didn't
> offer any ability to enter the recovery key.
>
> We didn't have time to play exploring around, but something like this
> should
> be made obvious, yes?
>
> Alun.
> ~~~~
>
> [Please don't email posters, if a Usenet response is appropriate.]
> --
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> 23921 57th Ave SE | alun@wftpd.com.
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> Fax/Voice +1(425)807-1787 | Try our NEW client software, WFTPD Explorer.

I didn't test it personally, but I saw it demonstrated at the MS Security
conference 3 weeks ago. It seemed to work (with all due reserves <g>). I
expect (hope) this will be thoroughly tested by RTM. Otherwise I can see the
lawsuits against MS piling up...
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Pierre Szwarc
Paris, France
PGP key ID 0x75B5779B
------------------------------------------------
Multitasking: Reading in the bathroom !
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"Alun Jones" <alun@texis.invalid> a écrit dans le message de news:
VMWdnVu7I_upFILZRVn-jw@comcast.com...
| In article <u89bI6$SGHA.4600@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl>, "Pierre Szwarc"
| <pierre_szwarc@hotmail.com> wrote:
| >Yes, you will need to provide a (40-digit) recovery key, which you should
| >safekeep when it's generated (when you initialize BitLocker)
|
| Have you tested this?
|
| We tried this one at the office, got through about 1% of the encryption,
and
| rebooted. It didn't detect the USB drive with the boot key, and it didn't
| offer any ability to enter the recovery key.
|
| We didn't have time to play exploring around, but something like this
should
| be made obvious, yes?

I have used it extensivly...and blog'd about it.

The problem with USB keys is timing related and is being addressed. A
simple workaround is to place a bootable CD/DVD in the drive. Don't boot
from it, it just seems to give windows enought time to read the key.

you can always come post q about bitlocker on my site if you need.

Josh
http://windowsconnected.com



"Alun Jones" <alun@texis.invalid> wrote in message
news:VMWdnVu7I_upFILZRVn-jw@comcast.com...

> In article <u89bI6$SGHA.4600@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl>, "Pierre Szwarc"
> <pierre_szwarc@hotmail.com> wrote:

>>Yes, you will need to provide a (40-digit) recovery key, which you should
>>safekeep when it's generated (when you initialize BitLocker)

>
> Have you tested this?
>
> We tried this one at the office, got through about 1% of the encryption,
> and
> rebooted. It didn't detect the USB drive with the boot key, and it didn't
> offer any ability to enter the recovery key.
>
> We didn't have time to play exploring around, but something like this
> should
> be made obvious, yes?
>
> Alun.
> ~~~~
>
> [Please don't email posters, if a Usenet response is appropriate.]
> --
> Texas Imperial Software | Find us at http://www.wftpd.com or email
> 23921 57th Ave SE | alun@wftpd.com.
> Washington WA 98072-8661 | WFTPD, WFTPD Pro are Windows FTP servers.
> Fax/Voice +1(425)807-1787 | Try our NEW client software, WFTPD Explorer.