Windows security update triggers BitLocker recovery in some systems

Tomshardware • November 6, 2025

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A Windows security update had some systems unexpectedly asking for BitLocker passwords.

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October 2025 Windows Updates Cause BitLocker Recovery Issues on Intel Systems Microsoft's October 2025 security updates are causing BitLocker recovery prompts on Intel-based systems with Modern Standby support. Users are required to enter their recovery keys to resume normal operation, with some experiencing persistent prompts across multiple reboots. This issue affects a subset of Windows devices and has led to widespread reports from users. 4 sources 25

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