Microsoft's KB5094127 update may force some Windows 10 users to enter their BitLocker recovery key. Here's what's happening.

After installing one of the several Windows updates that were released on October 14th or later, many Windows users have reported being asked to reset their systems via BitLocker Recovery, which ...

BitLocker recovery key is a full-disk encryption feature in Microsoft Windows Pro and Enterprise operating systems. It is a unique 48-digit numerical password that ...

Update 19-Aug-2024: Microsoft has now resolved this bug. See details below. Five years ago, after a particularly embarrassing run of flawed Windows updates, Microsoft vowed to do better. Part of its ...

A zero-day exploit circulating online allows people with physical access to a Windows 11 system to bypass default BitLocker ...

Microsoft’s April 2026 cumulative update KB5083769 for Windows 11 is causing severe issues for some users, including unrecoverable boot loops, pixelated BSODs, and unexpected BitLocker recovery key ...

BitLocker is a security feature that encrypts your storage drive with a complex key to safeguard it against unauthorized access. If your PC goes missing and someone tries to use the drive on another ...

A previously unknown piece of ransomware, dubbed ShrinkLocker, encrypts victim data using the BitLocker feature built into the Windows operating system. BitLocker is a full-volume encryptor that ...

BitLocker is a useful security feature for modern Windows installations that helps protect your files and data from prying eyes. But if you made major changes to your PC, or an administrator has ...

For Windows' BitLocker drive encryption, performance has been a long-standing pain point, especially as high-speed NVMe drives have become more dominant in the market. Fortunately, Microsoft has taken ...