The next generation of BitLocker, Microsoft’s encryption feature in Windows, will require next-generation Windows devices that are built on unannounced chips. “Hardware acceleration of BitLock ...

Microsoft’s latest security update for Windows 10 and Windows 11 has caused a serious issue on some devices. After installing this October 2025 security patch (versions 25H2, 24H2, and 22H2), some ...

Microsoft’s busy October has left the Windows-maker with several hangovers. Multiple Windows 11 emergency updates, erroneous warnings plaguing Windows 10 users, and now a fear its latest update ...

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 ...

Since BitLocker heavily relies on WinRE to handle pre-boot authentication, including the recovery password prompt, if WinRE is disabled, corrupted, or not properly ...

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 ...

Once again, Microsoft’s engineers have found themselves in hot water. A recent Windows 10 update—KB5058379—is causing headaches for users worldwide, with many reporting unexpected BitLocker recovery ...

To fix the “Cannot install Windows, BitLocker Drive Encryption is enabled on selected partition” error, suspend BitLocker via Settings or Control Panel, or use your recovery key to unlock the drive.

The 24H2 version in Windows 11 enables automatic BitLocker encryption by default. While this security feature helps prevent unauthorized access to a lost or stolen laptop, a lot of users are seeing ...

Password theft, by the billion, has been in the news recently, as has Microsoft’s desire to replace the security measure for all users. Security experts have now warned that a vulnerability impacting ...

If you’re on Windows 11, there’s a good chance you’re using BitLocker to protect your system files and personal data. BitLocker is enabled on most Windows 11 PCs by default, and that’s a good thing ...