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

If you want to keep Widgets enabled but clean it up a bit, open the Widgets menu, click the Settings gear in the top-right ...

Microsoft confirmed an issue that could trigger BitLocker Recovery on Windows 11 25H2, 24H2 and even Windows 10.

Latest Statcounter findings indicate that, aside from in the Americas, there’s close to a 50-50 split with Windows 11.

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

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

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

Windows has released its latest update for Windows 11, and it finally fixes a problem that has been plaguing Windows users ...

Windows finally fixes a shutdown bug that had users second-guessing themselves for years. And now update and shut down works ...