BitLocker recovery bug in recent Windows updates could brick your PC

After installing one of the several Windows updates that were released on October 14th or later, many Windows users have ...

Windows 10 and 11 update is pushing some users into BitLocker recovery

The October 2025 security update for Windows 11 25H2, Windows 11 24H2, and Windows 10 22H2 has reportedly forced some users into the BitLocker recovery screen ...
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Don't update your encrypted Windows PC unless you know your BitLocker password

Drive encryption on Windows is still technically a "business" feature, but if you have Windows 11 Pro, you can fully encrypt your drive using BitLocker. Your TPM is supposed to handle the decryption ...

Microsoft Confirms Windows Update Mistake—Do Not Get ‘Locked Out’

Your BitLocker key is stored in your Microsoft Account. Get it now. Even if you’re not an enterprise user and so not at risk ...
Techlicious

How to Prevent Windows Disk Encryption from Locking You Out of Your PC

Encryption can protect your data from crooks, but if you don't have a recovery key stored securely, it can also keep you out ...

Microsoft: October Windows updates trigger BitLocker recovery

Microsoft has warned that some systems may boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the October 2025 Windows security ...
The Verge

Microsoft is enabling BitLocker device encryption by default on Windows 11

Clean installs of Windows 11 version 24H2 now have BitLocker device encryption enabled. Clean installs of Windows 11 version 24H2 now have BitLocker device encryption enabled. is a senior editor and ...
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Fix BitLocker Recovery Error with Trace ID

If you encounter a BitLocker Recovery Error with a Trace ID, it could be due to one of the following reasons. OneDrive storage exhaustion is disrupting key sync ...