Windows 10 Users Face BitLocker Blues: May 2025 Update Sparks Recovery Mode Chaos

BitLocker recovery is throwing a party, and your Windows 10 system might just be on the guest list! After the KB5058379 update, some PCs boot into BitLocker recovery mode. Microsoft is investigating, but until then, keep that recovery key handy and maybe reconsider inviting updates to your next system gathering.

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Microsoft’s May 2025 update seems to have a penchant for drama, whisking unsuspecting Windows 10 users into an unscheduled trip to the BitLocker recovery screen. It’s like an unwelcome magic trick, where your computer suddenly demands a secret key to escape the BitLocker abyss. Who knew that installing updates could be as thrilling as an escape room challenge?

Key Points:

– The May 2025 security update causes some Windows 10 systems to boot into BitLocker recovery mode.
– Affected users see LSASS errors and installation failure events in the System event log.
– The issue impacts a variety of systems, including those from Lenovo, Dell, and HP.
– Microsoft is investigating the problem and advises users on retrieving their BitLocker recovery key.
– Previous similar issues have occurred after other Windows security updates.

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