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Microsoft Keeps Backup of Your Encryption Key on its Server — Here's How to Delete it!!

Have you recently purchased a Windows computer? Congratulations! As your new Windows computer has inbuilt disk encryption feature that is turned on by default in order to protect your data in case your device is lost or stolen. Moreover, In case you lost your encryption keys then don't worry, Microsoft has a copy of your Recovery Key. But Wait! If Microsoft already has your Disk Encryption Keys then what’s the use of using disk encryption feature? Doesn't Encryption mean  Only you can unlock your disk ? Microsoft Probably Holds your Encryption Keys Since the launch of Windows 8.1, Microsoft is offering disk encryption as a built-in feature for Windows laptops, Windows phones and other devices. However, there is a little-known fact,  highlighted  by The Intercept, that if you have logged into  Windows 10  using your Microsoft account, your system had automatically uploaded a copy of your recovery key to Microsoft’s servers secretly, and