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Any Way to Recover Formatted Bitlocker Key?

Sep 4, 2010 2:36PM PDT

i quick formatted my usb key with the bitlocker key on it and i cant seem to find it using recovery software.
I have used recuvra, recover my files, and pc file inspector and i still cant find it..

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Yes.
Sep 4, 2010 8:22PM PDT
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thanks
Sep 4, 2010 8:49PM PDT

thnks for ur opinion

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It wasn't only an opinion.
Sep 4, 2010 8:53PM PDT

It was a link to a program that could find your keys.

Another option would be to ask them if they can recover it from your stick (if the programs you used can't) and how much that would cost. Then make your choice (if there is a choice).

Kees