If you're running Windows, you've probably run into the BitLocker Recovery screen at some point. Here's everything you need to know about the Microsoft program.

Not now, Microsoft Some Windows devices are presenting users with a BitLocker recovery screen upon reboot following the installation of July's Patch Tuesday update.… Microsoft confirmed the ...

BitLocker locked me out of my PC after a system update, but the recovery key saved me. I found it on my Microsoft account under the device’s details and used it to unlock each encrypted drive.

"After installing the July 2024 Windows security update, released July 9, 2024 [..], you might see a BitLocker recovery screen upon booting your device," Microsoft said.

Starting in Windows 11, version 24H2, the BitLocker recovery screen shows a hint of the Microsoft account associated with the recovery key. Attached to your work or school account.

If Bitlocker keeps asking for Recovery key at startup in Windows 11/10 you can get out of the BitLocker Recovery loop by following these ... On the Bitlocker screen, click on the Skip this drive link.

Microsoft has confirmed that some Windows 10 and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 systems will boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the May 2025 security updates.