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Windows 10 KB5058379 Update Triggers BitLocker Recovery on some Devices

  • On May 13, 2025, Microsoft issued the Windows 10 update KB5058379 as part of the May Patch Tuesday, but after installation and reboot, some users are experiencing BitLocker recovery prompts on their devices.
  • This mandatory security update addresses five actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities but unexpectedly triggers the BitLocker recovery screen on affected machines.
  • Reports from users and admins, including affected devices from Lenovo, Dell, and HP, indicate the issue activates the WinRE BitLocker recovery screen post-installation on certain Windows 10 PCs.
  • Microsoft Support reportedly confirmed awareness and provided workarounds like disabling Intel Trusted Execution Technology in BIOS, cautioning users to test solutions before wide deployment due to potential security impacts.
  • The Microsoft Product Group is actively working on a fix, and the problem highlights the complications of mandatory updates affecting BitLocker, though not all Windows 10 devices are impacted.
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Windows Latest broke the news in on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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