Some time ago I got a new ssd, after some weeks I decided to encrypt its data with bit locker using the full disk encryption option and encryption key stored in usb device. But now it happened that I lost the usb device, and i don't know my recovery password. Is there a way to recover the data from this drive?
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4The whole point of encryption is that without the password or recovery keys then decryption is so near to impossible that it not feasible for anyone to recover the data from it. You could try brute forcing the password, but generally they talk about thousands of millions of years even if you had access to almost all of the computer processing power on the planet. You are unlikely to be able to use brute force and find the correct key within your lifetime using your own home computer.– Mokubai ♦Commented Sep 4, 2017 at 8:26
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1@Mokubai - this ought to be the answer.– TetsujinCommented Sep 4, 2017 at 10:03
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1There is a standard Industry method of recovering such data. It has been used for decades and works with all encryption methods, past, present, and future. And it maintains security. That is - recover the files from your backups. All files of any importance should have at least 1 backup copy while those of particular importance should have 2 or more backup copies. Encrypted files are no exception, you just need to take appropriate precautions with the backup media.– LMiller7Commented Sep 4, 2017 at 13:33
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@LMiller7 which method is this?– Mateus ViccariCommented Sep 4, 2017 at 13:57
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As I said, copy the files from your backkups. If you do not have such backups, why not?– LMiller7Commented Sep 4, 2017 at 14:02
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Unfortunately no. (That's the whole point of full disk encryption after all).
answered Sep 4, 2017 at 8:20
NO, THERE IS NO WAY FOR THAT
This is the primary goal of encryption: prevent access to the content without the key.
answered Sep 4, 2017 at 8:20
