BitLocker locked me out of my PC after a system update, but the recovery key saved me. I found it on my Microsoft account under the device’s details and used it to unlock each encrypted drive.

This and starting Windows in Safe Mode are two scenarios in which Bitlocker Recovery, a program that locks your hard drive when it detects a security risk or hardware change, might appear on your ...

How to get BitLocker recovery key for Windows Microsoft says your computer should return to its normal startup practices ...

See my BitLocker Guide for details. If you're running Windows 11 Pro, Windows prompts you to save the recovery key when you first turn on BitLocker encryption. Windows gives you three (or four ...

Microsoft has published a solution for the recently occurred Bitlocker problem in Windows 10. An out-of-band update fixes the ...

(See "Device might boot into BitLocker recovery with the July 2024 security update.") On affected PCs and servers, Windows refuses to boot to the normal login screen, instead presenting a blue ...

The problem with this situation is that users will need to have a BitLocker recovery key if this were to happen, and it is one of the benefits of having a Microsoft Account (MSA) over a local account.

BitLocker ensures that only you (or someone with whom you’ve shared your BitLocker recovery key) can access the files on your PC. It’s a huge deal for businesses who want to make sure that ...

Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing some Windows devices to boot into BitLocker recovery after installing last month's Windows security updates. Those affected by this are prompted to enter ...