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uhoh, and wait for the time when the user will update his BIOS, that resets TPM2, and at reboot bitlocker asks for the 48 digits key to decrypt hard drive, that the user never saved...
What can you do when this happens... Asking for a friend...
it should be in your MS online account as someone wrote, but in case of, I always save it on a USB key, hidden somewhere. You can also print it, or take a picture of it with your phone. Because there is no way to get it back.
uploading encryption keys makes encryption much less meaningful
personal data leaks frequently, that may include these
I'd like you to repeat it please. But slower this time.
Because they force you to use online accounts now, you can get it from the registered account via the Microsoft account page.