BitLocker locked me out of my PC after a system update, but the recovery key saved me. I found it on my Microsoft account under the device’s details and used it to unlock each encrypted drive. It’s a ...
MUO on MSN
Microsoft quietly changed how BitLocker works — and it could lock you out of your own PC
Windows now encrypts drives silently, creating potential lockout risks.
Microsoft has added new BitLocker encryption guides on its official website. These are meant to explain to users what BitLocker does and how to recover and/or back up the necessary BitLocker keys. The ...
How many times have you been locked out of your PC because you accidentally spammed the wrong PIN or exceeded the max number of sign-in attempts? This and starting Windows in Safe Mode are two ...
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 ...
XDA Developers on MSN
I fixed a 'dead' Windows 11 PC with the built-in tools most people don't know exist
You mightn't think it, but the Windows 11 Recovery Environment is genuinely powerful.
It can be quite frustrating and alarming to see There are no more BitLocker recovery options on your PC, especially when you are locked out of the system. This error ...
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