Windows 11 and 10 Users Hit by BitLocker Bug in July Update: What You Need to Know

BitLocker bug bites Windows 11 users after July update, leading to unexpected recovery screens. If you’re running Windows 11 Pro and see this screen, grab your recovery key from your Microsoft account. Microsoft is investigating and hopefully a fix is on its way.

Hot Take:

It seems like Microsoft’s July update decided to play a little game of “surprise BitLocker,” leaving users scrambling for their recovery keys. Who knew updating your OS could feel like a mini-panic attack?

Key Points:

– The July cumulative update for Windows 10 and 11 is causing BitLocker recovery screens to appear unexpectedly.
– Affected versions include Windows 11 (23H2, 22H2, 21H2) and Windows 10 (22H2, 21H2).
– The issue is more likely if Device Encryption and BitLocker are both enabled.
– Microsoft recommends using a BitLocker recovery key as a temporary workaround.
– The company is investigating the bug and plans to release a fix soon.

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