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.

Affecting Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server, the bug prevents your PC from booting into Windows, instead resulting in a blue screen that asks for your BitLocker recovery key.

If you see There are no more BitLocker recovery options on your PC error in Windows 11/10, you probably won't be able to log into your computer. Check these fixes.

A family member recently came to me with this strange Bitlocker issue on a dual boot laptop that occurred after the motherboard was replaced due to a water spill. The Windows 10 boot and shared ...

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.

To fix BitLocker Error 0x80072f9a on Windows 11/10, verify BitLocker's settings and disable and re-enable it. Other than that, follow these suggestions.

Why you need BitLocker on your PC BitLocker ensures that only you (or someone with whom you’ve shared your BitLocker recovery key) can access the files on your PC.

The Windows 10 KB5058379 cumulative update is triggering unexpected BitLocker recovery prompts on some devices afters it's installed and the computer restarted.

For now, users should seek out and enter their BitLocker recovery key. The company's support site has detailed instructions for recovering a BitLocker key.