BitLocker recovery bug in recent Windows updates could brick your PC

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

Microsoft finally fixes years-old bug that kept Windows from shutting down

According to the changelog from Microsoft, the issue would occur specifically after downloading and applying a Windows update ...

Microsoft: October Windows updates trigger BitLocker recovery

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

Ex Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer says 'SD cards are lame!' and opts to rescue a 200 lb 14-inch magnetic disc drive from the '80s with just 622 MB of storage

In a video titled " SD Cards are LAME! ", Plummer shows off his DEC RA82 disc drive. "You can feel it through the floor when ...
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Microsoft Confirms New BitLocker Recovery Issue Windows 10 & 11 Post October 2025 Patch

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

Windows 11 finally fixes the long-broken “Update and shut down” option that has plagued me for years

A small but long‑standing bug in Windows’ shutdown process has been resolved, ending years of frustration for users.