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Bugs Killed

Windows

BitLocker recovery prompt after restart

After a restart, the computer showed the BitLocker recovery screen and asked for the recovery key. The issue was later confirmed fixed, and the user was able to sign in successfully.

Killed once by someone from XL.net, on 2026-10-07.

Affects

Apps

  • BitLocker

What you see

  • BitLocker recovery screen appears after restart
  • Recovery key is requested at startup

When it shows up

A Windows computer restarts and is blocked by the BitLocker recovery prompt instead of reaching the sign-in screen.

You are in this case if:

  • BitLocker recovery screen at boot
  • Prompt asks for a recovery key before Windows loads

1 fix below

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Someone from XL.net killed this on a Windows computer on 2026-10-07. It is written up from that one repair, so it cites no outside page.