We’ve asked Microsoft repeatedly since early May to comment on BitLocker device encryption being enabled by default, but the company has only confirmed its plans through support documents where ...

Microsoft June 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes exploited zero-day, 66 flaws. Windows 10 emergency updates fix BitLocker recovery issues. Windows 10 KB5058379 update triggers BitLocker recovery on some ...

Microsoft has added new BitLocker encryption guides on its official website. These are meant to explain to users what BitLocker does and how to recover and/or back up the necessary BitLocker keys.

Microsoft began pushing BitLocker with the Windows 11 23H2 update, which made BitLocker the default for new installations on supported systems. With 24H2, that setting expands to reinstallations ...

Microsoft is making a big security change to Windows 11. BitLocker device encryption will soon be automatically enabled in the 24H2 version of Windows 11.