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Microsoft quietly changed how BitLocker works — and it could lock you out of your own PC

Windows now encrypts drives silently, creating potential lockout risks.
AZ Central

Pros and cons of BitLocker, Microsoft’s built-in encryption tool

Question: What are the pros and cons of using Windows BitLocker? Answer: You can do many things to help keep your computer secure, and encryption is one of those ...
ExtremeTech

Microsoft to Make BitLocker Encryption the Default in Next Windows 11 Build

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Techno-Science.net

BitLocker Recovery Key Saved My PC: Here’s How I Found and Used it

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 ...
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My Windows 11 PC will refuse to start unless this USB drive is plugged in

My BitLocker enabled computer won't boot without my USB.
Neowin

Microsoft issues KB5034440, KB5034441 Windows updates for BitLocker Secure Boot flaw

Microsoft has addressed a security vulnerability that can lead to BitLocker Secure Boot bypass on both Windows 10 and 11. Alongside that, the company has also detailed how to resize the WinRE space.