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i wanted try out bitlocker plugged in 2 usb flash drives , locked them. naturally forgot password(s?) , 'microsoft fun' began.

after going through convoluted process managed unlock 1 of flash drives microsoft recovery code, code not work other drive.

i changed forgotten password, on unlocked flash drive, , proceeded try new password on locked drive, no avail & unfortunately no joy again after restarting computer , trying.

so seems cannot use either option (password or recovery code) available.

any & appreciated - thank time. 

a word microsoft:

i've had night of speak, 'system' has pushed me beyond anger/despair to... broken.

i spent hours getting understand & implement fantastic feature homegroup - hahaah , decent madness began.

whilst systems may seem user friendly tech minded selves, assure far it.

the vast majority of user happen know don't bother undertaking or getting know/understand ways because feel alienated, disconnected, lost & frustrated when ever attempt to.

i can empathise. 

a wise cat, garfield, once said; "there must easier way?"

it sort of makes sense recovery code work 1 flash drive. although password both drives may have been same imagine key code different different drives.

can't go through process again on locked drive obtain new recovery code.

i'm not familiar bitlocker use home.

Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC