This article said “by default”. The article they link to on that talks about encryption on by default on new PCs. The article I read before this one said “Microsoft recommends”.
How can the recovery password and recovery key be stored?
The recovery password and recovery key for an operating system drive or a fixed data drive can be saved to a folder, saved to one or more USB devices, saved to a Microsoft Account, or printed.
Or decline the upload recommendation.
There is no recommendation that a user can decline. Windows uploads the keys without asking, without consent.
Do you have a source for that?
This article said “by default”. The article they link to on that talks about encryption on by default on new PCs. The article I read before this one said “Microsoft recommends”.
BitLocker FAQ says
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