A patch is coming, but for now you'll need to enter your BitLocker recovery key to successfully boot into Windows.

You should store your BitLocker recovery key securely to ensure access if needed. You can save it to your Microsoft account, print it, keep it in a safe place, or store it on an external drive or USB.

On Windows 11, your Microsoft account is more than just a way to sign in to your profile. It's the key to unlocking a set of features that can help you manage, secure, and recover your devices.

1] Verify the Microsoft account First and foremost, we will check the Microsoft account, as there is a higher chance that your BitLocker recovery key was connected to it during setup.

If you set up Windows 11 normally with a Microsoft account, your BitLocker recovery keys will automatically be backed up to your Microsoft account, which is frankly, the best way to do it.

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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.