Microsoft Confirms New Blue Screen Warning for Windows 10 and 11 Users
Microsoft confirmed a new issue affecting Windows 10 and 11 users after the July 2024 Patch Tuesday update, causing devices to boot into a BitLocker recovery screen. A workaround is available.
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Microsoft has confirmed a new issue affecting Windows 10 and 11 users following the July 2024 Patch Tuesday security update. This problem causes some devices to boot into a BitLocker encryption recovery screen instead of the usual operating system interface. Unlike the traditional blue screen of death, this new screen prompts users to enter their BitLocker recovery key. The issue primarily impacts users who have enabled BitLocker encryption on their devices. Microsoft is currently investigating the situation and has acknowledged that encountering a BitLocker recovery screen after a Windows update is uncommon.
To resolve the issue, Microsoft has provided a workaround: users can enter their BitLocker recovery key to boot their devices normally. Instructions for retrieving the recovery key are available through the BitLocker recovery screen portal using a Microsoft account. The affected Windows platforms include various versions of Windows 10 and 11, as well as several Windows Server editions. Microsoft has stated that it will release further updates as more information becomes available regarding this issue.
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