Have you ever forgotten your Microsoft account password and are unable to access your device? If so, don't worry - this article will guide you through a step-by-step process to help you recover your account.

To start, please ensure that you are using the correct operating system version. The instructions provided below may vary depending on the version of Windows you are running. Additionally, it would be helpful if you could provide some more information about the issue you are experiencing. What is the current output of the command 'manage-bde -status' for your device? Please take a screenshot and attach it to this article so that we can better understand the problem.

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In some cases, the device encryption may be enabled and working fine, even though it seems like it's not. You can verify this by checking the disk icon on your device - with BitLocker enabled, the icon should display a lock symbol, similar to the one shown below:

If you have confirmed that the device encryption is enabled, but are still unable to access your account, there may be another solution available. You can try enabling the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) manually by running the command 'reagentc /enable'. This will allow you to refresh the result in System Information and potentially resolve any issues with your account.

It's also important to note that BitLocker can be turned on automatically or manually, depending on your preference. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to ask.

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