If you have used the BitLocker Drive Encryption feature on your Windows system, you might have noticed that when you save the BitLocker Recovery Key, it is the Desktop that is the default location.

Microsoft has released out-of-band updates to fix a known issue causing Windows 10 systems to boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the May 2025 security updates.

Affecting Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server, the bug prevents your PC from booting into Windows, instead resulting in a blue screen that asks for your BitLocker recovery key.

Fix Error 0xc0210000, The operating system couldn't be loaded because BitLocker key required to unlock the volume wasn't loaded correctly.

If you're running Windows, you've probably run into the BitLocker Recovery screen at some point. Here's everything you need to know about the Microsoft program.

Essential security for your Windows PC's files. Here's everything you need to know to get started and thrive.

If you have a device with sensitive files, use this guide to use BitLocker encryption to add an extra layer of security to Windows 10.

Are you using BitLocker encryption? Before trying to update Windows 10, firmware, and hardware, use these steps to avoid issues.