BitLocker recovery key saved my PC after an update locked me out. Here’s how I used the recovery key from my Microsoft account to unlock encrypted drives.

Windows 10 update—KB5058379—is causing unexpected BitLocker recovery screens and even the dreaded BSOD after installation.

In such cases, you see the “Windows cannot be installed on this hard disk space. BitLocker Drive Encryption is enabled on the selected partition.

If you're in the habit of transferring files using USB drives, you may want to protect the information you store on them.

And that’s it. If you’re on Windows 11 Home and want to unlock the full potential of BitLocker, see our guide on upgrading to Windows 11 Pro without reinstalling the operating system.

In this post, we will see how to enable and use BitLocker To Go in Windows 11/10 to secure portable storage devices>. Portable storage devices can be Flash drives, SD cards, or external hard disk ...

Bitdefender has released a decryptor for the 'ShrinkLocker' ransomware strain, which uses Windows' built-in BitLocker drive encryption tool to lock victim's files.

Romanian cybersecurity company Bitdefender has released a free decryptor to help victims recover data encrypted using the ShrinkLocker ransomware. The decryptor is the result of a comprehensive ...

If you’re a Windows user, you may have been surprised to learn that from an update in May 2024 onward your system drive will ...

Discover how to unlock BitLocker without password and recovery key using the Command Prompt and built-in Windows settings.

BitLocker and Device Encryption are critical tools for protecting a PC’s data from thieves. Here’s everything you need to know about the encryption technologies built into Windows 10 and 11.

Last month's BitLocker Recovery bug should be a wake-up call for everyone who owns a Windows PC. Make sure you have a copy of your recovery key so you can avoid being locked out of your data files ...