bitlocker recovery key automatic repair not working

I just followed this tutorial. What other commands do you need to run after step 4? I would think you would need to run some repair commands? I would think you would want to run some checks.

Step 4: Temporarily Turn Off BitLocker Protection​

1. Type the following command and press Enter:
   manage-bde -protectors -disable c:
2. Wait for the message that says Protection is suspended or Key protectors are disabled for volume C:.
   Note: This doesn't remove BitLocker from your computer, it just pauses it temporarily so Windows can start normally.

How to Fix the BitLocker Recovery Key Loop​

Follow these steps to stop the loop and start Windows normally:

Step 1: Open the Command Prompt​

1. On the screen asking for your recovery key, select Skip this drive at the bottom.
2. Select Advanced options.
3. Select Troubleshoot.
4. Select Advanced options again.
5. Select Command Prompt.

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Step 2: Check Your Drive Status​

1. In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:
   manage-bde -status c:
2. Look at the information that appears. Find the line that says Lock Status. It will show either:
   • Locked (you need to continue to Step 3)
   • Unlocked (skip to Step 4)

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Step 3: Unlock Your Drive​

Only do this step if your drive shows as "Locked" in Step 2.

1. Type the following command, replacing the example numbers with your actual 48-digit recovery key:
   manage-bde -unlock c: -rp XXXXXX-XXXXXX-XXXXXX-XXXXXX-XXXXXX-XXXXXX-XXXXXX-XXXXXX
   
   Note: Your recovery key is 48 digits separated by dashes. Make sure you use the recovery key specific to your device.
2. Press Enter.
3. Wait for the message that says Successfully unlocked volume C:.

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Step 4: Temporarily Turn Off BitLocker Protection​

1. Type the following command and press Enter:
   manage-bde -protectors -disable c:
2. Wait for the message that says Protection is suspended or Key protectors are disabled for volume C:.
   Note: This doesn't remove BitLocker from your computer, it just pauses it temporarily so Windows can start normally.

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Step 5: Restart Your Computer​

1. Type the following command and press Enter:
   exit
2. Select Continue or Exit and continue to Windows.

Your computer should now start Windows normally without asking for the recovery key.

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Step 6: Turn BitLocker Protection Back On​

Once Windows starts, you need to turn BitLocker protection back on:

1. Select Start and type bitlocker in the search box.
2. Select Manage BitLocker from the results.
3. Find your drive (usually C:) in the BitLocker window.
4. Select Resume protection next to your drive.
5. Wait for the message that says protection is active again.

Your computer is now fully protected and should work normally.