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Microsoft Confirms BitLocker Recovery Issues After October 2025 Windows Updates

First seen 2 Dec 2025, 18:33 UTC • Bleepingcomputer

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Microsoft has confirmed that the October 2025 Windows security updates can cause some PCs to boot into BitLocker recovery mode. This issue primarily affects Intel-based systems with Modern Standby, requiring users to enter a recovery key to access their drives. The problem was not prominently disclosed in public notices but was mentioned in a service alert for administrators.

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Microsoft Confirms BitLocker Recovery Issues After October 2025 Windows Updates

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