Microsoft has released out-of-band updates to fix a known issue causing Windows 10 systems to boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the May 2025 security updates. To fix systems stuck at a ...

The Windows 10 KB5058379 cumulative update is triggering unexpected BitLocker recovery prompts on some devices afters it's installed and the computer restarted. On May 13, Microsoft released the ...

It’s imperative to point out that Device encryption is different from BitLocker drive encryption. All Windows Home editions support only the former, whereas every other edition supports both security ...

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 ...

Most people who use the Home Edition of Windows 10 and 11 are unlikely to be aware that their computer also comes with a Microsoft encryption tool. On many computers, it’s even activated by default.

There is an abundance of free encryption tools, but if you’re running Windows, BitLocker is the only tool most people need, especially for home use. Although its encryption function is only available ...

A family member recently came to me with this strange Bitlocker issue on a dual boot laptop that occurred after the motherboard was replaced due to a water spill. The Windows 10 boot and shared data ...

BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data protection feature that integrates with the operating system and addresses the threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately ...