Microsoft has released emergency updates to fix an issue causing Windows 10 systems to enter BitLocker recovery mode after the May 2025 security updates. This fix primarily impacts systems running Windows 10 22H2, Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021, and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 with Intel vPro processors. #Microsoft #Windows10 #Cybersecurity
Keypoints
- Microsoft released KB5061768 to address the BitLocker recovery issue caused by recent updates.
- The problem affects specific Windows 10 editions with Intel vPro processors and enabled Intel TXT.
- Users encountering this issue can disable Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) from BIOS as a temporary workaround.
- The known issue was triggered after the May 2025 cumulative security update (KB5058379), leading to LSASS errors and boot failures.
- Microsoft has a history of addressing similar BitLocker-related issues from previous Windows updates.