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November 7, 2025

Surprise! A Windows BitLocker bug has returned to ruin your reboot — here’s how to get around it

Windows 11 and Windows 10 users are experiencing a recurring bug related to BitLocker, which has reappeared after Microsoft's October security updates. Microsoft has acknowledged this issue within its Microsoft 365 Business and Windows 11 Enterprise channels, particularly affecting systems using Modern Standby. A fix is being deployed, and organizations impacted by the bug are advised to use the Known Issue Rollback tool as a temporary workaround. Users encountering the BitLocker recovery screen can retrieve their recovery key from their Microsoft account at aka.ms/myrecoverykey. Additionally, recent updates have introduced various bugs, including disruptions to the "Reset my PC" feature and issues with localhost connections and the Windows Recovery Environment. Microsoft is actively working to address these bugs.

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November 6, 2025

Latest Windows Updates Trigger BitLocker Recovery

Microsoft has warned that its October 2025 security update may cause a BitLocker recovery prompt on certain systems, particularly affecting devices running Windows 10 version 22H2 and Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2. BitLocker, a security feature in Windows, encrypts drive contents to protect against unauthorized access. The issue arises when some devices inadvertently enter BitLocker recovery mode during startup. This is especially common with Intel-based devices that support Connected Standby. Affected users may need to enter a recovery key once, after which the device should boot normally. Microsoft has provided a fix that administrators must manually deploy, and users without their recovery key risk losing data. They are advised to try retrieving the key through their Microsoft account.

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November 6, 2025

I’m exhausted by incessant Windows 11 bugs – and the return of the BitLocker recovery glitch is an ugly sight

Microsoft has acknowledged a new issue affecting Windows 10 and Windows 11 users related to the BitLocker encryption feature, causing unexpected booting into BitLocker recovery mode, particularly for users unaware of their encryption key. This problem primarily impacts Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2, and Windows 10 version 22H2, with Intel-based systems being the most affected. Users are advised to ensure their encryption key is available or consider disabling BitLocker due to the frequency of issues. Microsoft has indicated that this bug should not result in data corruption.

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November 6, 2025

Windows security update triggers BitLocker recovery in some systems — bug mostly impacts Intel PCs with Modern Standby support

Microsoft has issued a service alert regarding the October 2025 Windows security update, warning that it may trigger BitLocker recovery on certain systems, specifically those running Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, as well as Windows 10 version 22H2. Affected devices may boot into the BitLocker recovery screen after installing updates released on or after October 14, 2025, requiring users to enter their recovery key. Similar issues have occurred in previous updates in May 2023, 2024, and 2022. Users should verify if BitLocker is enabled and retrieve their recovery key from their Microsoft account if needed. BitLocker is a security feature that protects data but can complicate access to local accounts if activated unexpectedly.

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November 5, 2025

Microsoft warns Windows 11 25H2, 24H2 October update triggers BitLocker recovery on PCs for businesses

Microsoft has acknowledged a significant issue affecting users of BitLocker on Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2, as well as Windows 10, which may prompt users to enter their BitLocker recovery key during startup, risking data loss if the key is not available. The problem arises after installing Windows Updates released on or after October 14, 2025, and predominantly affects Intel-based PCs with the "Connected Standby" feature. Affected users can check if BitLocker is enabled by navigating to Settings > System > Storage > Disk & Volumes. Microsoft is rolling out a fix, but business users must manually deploy it. Users are advised to back up their BitLocker recovery keys to their Microsoft accounts.

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November 5, 2025

‘You Could Be In Trouble’—Microsoft Confirms New Windows Update Mistake

Microsoft has issued a warning about potential issues from the latest mandatory updates, specifically related to the BitLocker Recovery screen triggered by the Windows October 2025 Update. Users without their recovery key risk losing data, although the key is usually synced to their Microsoft account. After installing updates from October 14, 2025, some devices may face complications during restart or startup, particularly affecting enterprise users on Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2, as well as Windows 10 22H2. A fix is available but requires manual intervention from IT teams. The update may have disrupted the boot chain or Secure Boot state on certain machines, leading to the activation of the BitLocker recovery screen and automatic system reboots. Users can check if BitLocker is enabled by navigating to Settings > System > Storage > Disk & Volumes. There has been a surge of complaints suggesting the issue may be widespread.

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November 5, 2025

Microsoft: October Windows updates trigger BitLocker recovery

Microsoft has warned that after installing the October 2025 Windows security updates, users may experience their systems booting into BitLocker recovery mode, particularly affecting Intel devices with Connected Standby support. This issue arises typically after hardware changes or TPM updates, requiring users to enter their recovery key to regain access to encrypted drives. The affected platforms include Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, as well as Windows 10 version 22H2. IT administrators can use a group policy through Known Issue Rollback (KIR) to mitigate the problem, and users are advised to contact Microsoft Support for assistance. Similar issues have occurred in the past, prompting emergency updates from Microsoft to address BitLocker recovery prompts after previous security updates.

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July 23, 2025

Windows 11 KB5062660 24H2 out with features, direct download links for offline installer (.msu)

Windows 11 KB5062660 is an optional update for Windows 11 24H2, introducing features like Recall AI for users in Europe. The update is approximately one gigabyte in size and upgrades the operating system to Windows 11 Build 26100.4770. Users can access it through Windows Update or direct download links from the Microsoft Update Catalog. Recall AI allows users to save screen snapshots but raises privacy concerns, which can be managed through settings. The update also includes Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) for efficient system recovery, improvements in system stability, and various enhancements such as inline messages in the Snap bar, streamlined Windows Search settings, enhanced controller navigation, and fixes for issues in the Settings app and File Explorer.

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June 2, 2025

Microsoft Issues New Emergency Update For Windows Users

Microsoft has released an emergency out-of-band update, KB5062170, to address issues from the May 13, 2025 Windows security update (KB5058405), which failed to install on some Windows 11 devices, showing error code 0xc0000098. The new update fixes an issue with the ACPI.sys driver and is available via the Update Catalog. It primarily impacts enterprise environments, particularly virtual setups like Azure Virtual Machines and Azure Virtual Desktop, while home users are less affected. KB5062170 includes all enhancements from the May 2025 non-security preview update and supersedes prior updates, requiring a device restart after installation.

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May 31, 2025

Microsoft Warns Windows Users—Emergency Update Within Days

Microsoft is addressing issues with the May 13, 2025 Windows security update (KB5058405) that is failing to install on some Windows 11, version 22H2 and 23H2 devices. An out-of-band update is planned to be released shortly. A recovery error message indicating that “your PC/Device needs to be repaired” may appear, with the root cause identified as an ACPI.sys driver problem, potentially showing the error code: 0xc0000098. Most reports of this update failure have come from virtual environments, affecting enterprise users more than home users. Earlier in May, a similar emergency update was issued for Windows 10 users experiencing a BitLocker Recovery screen during the installation of a security update.