BitLocker recovery key prompt after trying Ubuntu Live


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Keith Weisshar

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Why am I asked for the BitLocker recovery key due to unexpected change in the secure boot policy when I try to reboot into Windows 11 24H2 after booting from Ubuntu Live USB and then ending the live session?
 

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I had the Bitlocker issue with a new Lenovo Ideapad when booting a Linux LiveUSB Thumb drive. Seems 24H2 update set up Bitlocker on the Home version which I was understanding came with the Pro version. I was never prompted for nor given the access code during it's install, didn't notice it until booting Linux. I also couldn't boot Win11 so did a fully clean install of Win11 using the Microsoft Media Creation Tool that created the bootable USB drive. After getting Win11 24H2 running I did get Bitlocker turned off.
 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro RTM
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3400
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
    Memory
    12GB
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD NVMe M.2
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro RTM x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 5890
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
    Memory
    16GB
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    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
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    24" Dell
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    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security
Any change to boot configuration or firmware will trigger this. It's by design
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
neemobeer said:
Any change to boot configuration or firmware will trigger this. It's by design
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And not providing or prompting to set an access key is part of that design?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro RTM
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3400
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
    Memory
    12GB
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD NVMe M.2
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro RTM x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 5890
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Dell
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD NVMe, 4TB Seagate HDD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security
The recovery key is always provided to the user. Whether or not they save it is another matter
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
neemobeer said:
The recovery key is always provided to the user. Whether or not they save it is another matter
Click to expand...
It was never provided nor prompted to create one on Home version.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro RTM
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3400
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
    Memory
    12GB
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD NVMe M.2
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro RTM x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 5890
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Dell
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD NVMe, 4TB Seagate HDD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security
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