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Don't update your encrypted Windows PC unless you know your BitLocker password

October 2025 updates (KB5066835/KB5066791) can force some PCs into BitLocker recovery. Issue hits Intel Modern Standby PCs more; a 48-digit BitLocker recovery key may be required to unlock the drive.
ZDNet

Microsoft's July update may put your Windows PC in BitLocker recovery - here's how to fix this

Another Windows update, another glitch. Rolling out this past Patch Tuesday, Microsoft's July update has created a hiccup for some Windows users who secure their PCs through BitLocker. Affecting ...
TMCnet

EaseUS Partition Master Introduces One-Stop BitLocker Solution for Windows Users to Manage and Restore BitLocker Devices

EaseUS software introduces its leading disk and partition manager software, EaseUS Partition Master, with its comprehensive ...
Techno-Science.net

Cannot Install Windows, BitLocker Drive Encryption Is Enabled on Selected Partition [Fix]

To fix the “Cannot install Windows, BitLocker Drive Encryption is enabled on selected partition” error, suspend BitLocker via Settings or Control Panel, or use your recovery key to unlock the drive.

Windows 11 Security Cheat Sheet: BitLocker, Passkeys, and Defender Explained

Learn how BitLocker, passkeys, Microsoft Defender, and other Windows 11 security features protect your data, accounts, apps, and devices.