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Has the issue where the BitLocker recovery key entry screen may appear been resolved?

yo sawa 0 Reputation points
2025-12-12T03:28:17.9966667+00:00

The Windows cumulative update (KB5066835) released on October 14, 2025, apparently has a bug that may cause the BitLocker recovery key input screen to be displayed. Has this bug been resolved in subsequent updates (KB5071546, KB5072033, etc.)?

I'd like to know if the issue has been fundamentally resolved, rather than just a KIR.

I'm using Windows 11 24H2.

I've searched as much as I could, but I couldn't find any information on whether the issue has been resolved.

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  1. Q&A Assist
    2025-12-12T03:28:27.4833333+00:00
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    The issue where the BitLocker recovery key entry screen may appear after installing the July 2024 Windows security update (KB5040431) has been resolved by the subsequent update released on August 13, 2024 (KB5041592). This resolution indicates that the issue was addressed fundamentally rather than just through a Known Issue Rollback (KIR).

    Since you are using Windows 11 version 24H2, it is advisable to ensure that you have installed the latest updates to avoid encountering this issue.

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  2. Brian Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 2,180 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-12-12T04:55:02.52+00:00

    Hello.

    Yes, the issue has been fundamentally resolved.

    The bug in the October update that triggered the BitLocker recovery screen was initially mitigated using a Known Issue Rollback (KIR) and an Out-of-Band update. However, the permanent code fix has been integrated into the subsequent Cumulative Updates.

    For your Windows 11 24H2 system, the solution is in the December 2025 Cumulative Update (KB5072033), which was released December 9, 2025. Installing this update supersedes the old version and applies the corrected boot manager and WinRE components, ensuring the bug is fixed at the system level rather than just suppressed.

    Next action:

    1. Open Settings > Windows Update.
    2. Check for updates and install KB5072033.
    3. Once restarted, your system is fully patched and the BitLocker trigger bug is permanently resolved.

    I am available to follow up if you encounter any errors during the installation.

    If this information helps you proceed with confidence, please click "Accept Answer" to mark this topic as resolved.

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