If you’ve signed in with a Microsoft account, your disk is likely already encrypted, and the key is likely already stored on ...

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 ...

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 ...

Discover how to enable BitLocker encryption on Windows 11 effortlessly. Protect your data with this comprehensive, up-to-date guide featuring simple steps, tips, and best practices for maximum ...

I was recently talking to someone I know about using Windows Defender to scan their system, and they decided to use the "offline scan" option (the one that reboots and does a scan before loading ...

October 2025 updates (KB5066835/KB5066791) can force some PCs into BitLocker recovery. Issue hits Intel Modern Standby PCs more; a 48-digit BitLocker recovery key may be required to unlock the drive.

The error “Windows RE cannot be enabled on a volume with BitLocker Drive Encryption Enabled” prevents you from enabling the Windows Recovery Environment. WinRE is ...

Microsoft may give your encryption key to law enforcement upon valid request - here's how to keep it safe ...