October 2025 Windows Updates Trigger BitLocker Recovery on Intel Devices

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05.11.2025 10:56

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Microsoft's October 2025 Windows security updates cause some Intel devices to boot into BitLocker recovery mode. The issue affects systems with Connected Standby support, requiring users to enter their recovery key once. The problem impacts Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, and Windows 10 22H2. Microsoft has provided a Known Issue Rollback (KIR) mitigation for IT administrators and advises affected customers to contact Microsoft Support for further assistance. The bug primarily impacts Intel devices with Connected Standby support, which allows PCs to remain connected to the network while in low-power mode. Affected devices will boot into the BitLocker recovery screen after the update, necessitating the entry of the recovery key once. Subsequent restarts will proceed normally without further BitLocker prompts.

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05.11.2025 10:56 1 articles · 5d ago

October 2025 Windows Updates Trigger BitLocker Recovery on Intel Devices
Microsoft's October 2025 Windows security updates cause some Intel devices with Connected Standby support to boot into BitLocker recovery mode. The issue affects Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, and Windows 10 22H2. Users must enter their recovery key once, with normal booting resuming on subsequent restarts. Microsoft provides a Known Issue Rollback (KIR) mitigation and advises contacting support for further assistance.
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Microsoft's October 2025 Windows security updates trigger BitLocker recovery mode on some Intel devices.
First reported: 05.11.2025 10:56

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- Microsoft: October Windows updates trigger BitLocker recovery — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 05.11.2025 10:56
The issue affects devices with Connected Standby support, now known as Modern Standby.
First reported: 05.11.2025 10:56

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- Microsoft: October Windows updates trigger BitLocker recovery — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 05.11.2025 10:56
Affected platforms include Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, and Windows 10 22H2.
First reported: 05.11.2025 10:56

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- Microsoft: October Windows updates trigger BitLocker recovery — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 05.11.2025 10:56
Users must enter their BitLocker recovery key once after the update, with normal booting resuming on subsequent restarts.
First reported: 05.11.2025 10:56

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- Microsoft: October Windows updates trigger BitLocker recovery — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 05.11.2025 10:56
Microsoft provides a Known Issue Rollback (KIR) mitigation via group policy for IT administrators.
First reported: 05.11.2025 10:56

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- Microsoft: October Windows updates trigger BitLocker recovery — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 05.11.2025 10:56
Affected customers are advised to contact Microsoft Support for further details.
First reported: 05.11.2025 10:56

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- Microsoft: October Windows updates trigger BitLocker recovery — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 05.11.2025 10:56
This is the third instance of BitLocker recovery issues in the past year, with similar problems occurring in May 2025 and July 2024.
First reported: 05.11.2025 10:56

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- Microsoft: October Windows updates trigger BitLocker recovery — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 05.11.2025 10:56