Allowing end users to use BitLocker encryption at will is a risky proposition. I strongly recommend storing BitLocker recovery passwords in Active Directory to avoid data loss as a result of lost ...
Have you ever had the experience of suddenly seeing a screen that says "Enter the BitLocker recovery key" while using your computer, and being unable to proceed? Many people panic when this screen ...
Microsoft has addressed a known issue causing some Windows 11 systems to boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the April 2026 Windows security updates. BitLocker is a Windows security feature ...
On April 14, 2026, Microsoft began rolling out the April 2026 Security Update (KB5083769) for Windows 11, introducing several visual changes, improvements, and fixes. However, as with previous updates ...
One BIOS update stands between you and a drive you can no longer access ...
What to do: Users should have their BitLocker recovery keys ready before installing the October security update for Windows 10 and 11. If the update triggers the security feature and users cannot ...
Microsoft has acknowledged the issue: Some devices with an unrecommended BitLocker Group Policy configuration might be required to enter their BitLocker recovery key ...