Microsoft confirmed an issue that could trigger BitLocker Recovery on Windows 11 25H2, 24H2 and even Windows 10.

Some Intel-based Windows devices boot into BitLocker recovery after October updates. Microsoft confirms the issue and offers ...

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Microsoft has warned that some systems may boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the October 2025 Windows security updates.

If you don't have your BitLocker recovery key backed up, you will lose all your files if you run into this issue.