Backup Bitlocker Keys to Active Directory: Difference between revisions

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*Press Windows key + X
The following instructions can be used to force a supported Microsoft Windows operating system to backup its encryption key to Active Directory for safe keeping. Please note that if you have setup bitlocker GPOs with existing encrypted devices already in production, you will need to run this command on those existing endpoints.
*Click "Command Prompt '''(admin)'''"
*Press Windows key to show the start menu & type "cmd" to bring up a search for Windows Command Prompt
*Right click Windows Command Prompt and select '''"Run as Administrator"'''
*Enter the following command:
*Enter the following command:
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