Microsoft confirmed an issue that could trigger BitLocker Recovery on Windows 11 25H2, 24H2 and even Windows 10.

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

If your PC suddenly booted into BitLocker recovery mode after the latest Windows update, you’re not alone. Microsoft has confirmed that the October 2025 cumulative update is causing this problem on ...

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 ...

If you don't have your BitLocker recovery key backed up, you will lose all your files if you run into this issue.

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

The affected OS versions are Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2, along with Windows 10 22H2. If you're running one of those, you might want to ensure you take note of your BitLocker encrypt ...

The October Patch Day security updates for Windows can cause Bitlocker recovery to start. The Windows security updates that ...