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Since Windows 11 24H2, Device Encryption automatically turns on when you clean install and sign in with a Microsoft account. This only affects fresh installs or new PCs with 24H2 preinstalled—not ...

While not officially documented by Microsoft, many users report that a full OneDrive account triggered unexpected BitLocker recovery mode due to sync failures. This workaround has resolved the issue ...

Microsoft has released out-of-band updates to fix a known issue causing Windows 10 systems to boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the May 2025 security updates.

Microsoft updated one of its support documents to confirm that there's a bug in KB5058379 that locks up Windows 10.

Windows 10 update—KB5058379—is causing unexpected BitLocker recovery screens and even the dreaded BSOD after installation.

This month's Patch Tuesday is causing headaches for some Windows 10 users, including BitLocker recovery issues and blue screen crashes.

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.

The 24H2 version in Windows 11 enables automatic BitLocker encryption by default. While this security feature helps prevent unauthorized access to a lost or stolen laptop, a lot of users are seeing ...