October 2025 Windows Updates Cause BitLocker Recovery Issues on Intel Systems

October 2025 Windows Updates Cause BitLocker Recovery Issues on Intel Systems

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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.