What Should You Do If BitLocker Locks You Out of Your Own Computer? (2025/601)

September 3, 2025
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Charly Leetham

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Imagine coming home from a trip, turning on your laptop — and seeing a screen asking for a BitLocker recovery key. Panic? You’re not alone.

In this episode, Charly explains what BitLocker is, why you might suddenly be locked out, and most importantly, how to recover access to your device if it ever happens.

📌 You’ll learn:

✅ What BitLocker does and why it’s used

✅ How to check if it's enabled on your PC

✅ Where to find your recovery key

✅ What chipsets support automatic unlocking

✅ What to do before you enable BitLocker manually

✅ Why password managers matter when disaster strikes

🔗 Microsoft Device Recovery Link:
https://account.microsoft.com/devices

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About the Author Charly Leetham

Charly Leetham has been in technology for over 40 years - from earning her amateur radio license at 13 to founding and running Ask Charly Leetham, a digital services business serving small businesses worldwide. After losing $1 million in a franchise failure, she rebuilt from scratch and has kept her business running for nearly two decades through skill, systems, and relentless practicality.

She hosts the podcast Rise and Shine - Your Business Tech Boost with Charly Leetham and speaks about what it actually takes to build businesses that work and last - not just look good on paper.

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