Windows 11 Windows 10. If your system is asking you for your BitLocker recovery key, the following information may help you locate your recovery key and understand why you're being asked to provide it. Important: Microsoft support is unable to provide, or recreate, a lost BitLocker recovery key. Where can I find my BitLocker recovery key?

Tap the Windows Start button and type BitLocker. Select the Manage BitLocker Control Panel app from the list of search results. In the BitLocker app select Back up your recovery key. Select where you want the key backed up.

Why am I receiving this message? Many devices that run Windows 10 have Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chipsets. There's a security vulnerability in certain TPM chipsets that can affect operating system security, which means Windows 10 operating systems are at an increased risk.

Windows 11 Windows 10 Surface. Updates keep your Surface performing its best. Along with software updates for Windows 10 or Windows 11, it's important to make hardware updates, also known as updates for drivers and firmware. You can quickly check the health of your Surface drivers and firmware using the Surface app. Open the Surface app.

Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search.Or, if you are using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, and then click Search.Type Command Prompt in the Search box, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator.If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow.

Recover lost files on Windows 10. Windows Apps Insider Preview. If you can’t locate a lost file from your backup, then you can use Windows File Recovery, which is a command line app available from the Microsoft Store.

Windows 11 Windows 10 Windows 8.1. If you're having problems with your PC, the following table can help you decide which recovery option to use. Select one of the recovery options below and follow the steps to try to get things working again. Remove an installed Windows update. Reset your PC. Use the Startup Repair function.

Recovery options in Windows. Fresh Start in Windows 10 lets you perform a clean reinstallation and update of Windows while keeping your personal data and most Windows settings intact.

Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a powerful tool that finds and removes malware from your PC. Here's how to use it in Windows 10 or 11 to scan your PC. Important: Before you use Microsoft Defender Offline, make sure to save any open files and close apps and programs. Open your Windows Security settings.

If it is less than 2.0, your device does not meet the Windows 11 requirements. Option 2: Use the Microsoft Management Console. Press [ Windows Key] + R or select Start > Run. Type “tpm.msc” (do not use quotation marks) and choose OK. If you see a message saying a “Compatible TPM cannot be found,” your PC may have a TPM that is disabled.