Share this article
Improve this guide
Windows Update Bitlocker Issue: Info & Solutions
Learn to fix Bitlocker Recovery issues on Windows
3 min. read
Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
Share this article
Improve this guide
Read our disclosure page to find out how can you help Windows Report sustain the editorial teamRead more
Key notes
We’ve recently been talking about how Windows updates actually end up breaking more stuff than fixing, so we’re about to continue on the same trend.
Remember that, in case you are one of the affected users, we’ve shown youhow to fix Windows 10 broken audioafter installing KB5015878.
And, since we were discussing operating system-related problems, it’s time to let you in on another one of the Windows issues.
Microsoft confirms BitLocker problems after a Windows Update
The Redmond-based tech giant known as Microsoft has finally officially confirmed what some users have been reporting for quite a few days now.
Judging from a recent notification posted on theWindows Health Dashboard, the latest security update for Secure Boot DBX (KB5012170) causes devices to boot directly into BitLocker recovery.
And, as you would have imagined, this will automatically prompt affected users to enter their recovery keys immediately.
Furthermore, besides the fact that it officially acknowledged this nasty bug, Microsoft also provided temporary workarounds for affected and yet-to-be-affected systems.
What can I do if my PC boots directly into BitLocker?
The tech colossus stated that the BitLocker bug does not affect all computers, as users initially thought when faced with this issue.
In fact, according to Microsoft, users who have successfully restarted their computers twice after applying KB5012170 willnot getthe above-mentioned BitLocker recovery prompt.
Another very important fact to take into consideration when talking about this is that the bug does not affect Windows 10 systems at all, only Windows 11.
But wait, there’s more! There is another issue with KB5012170, one that is causing isthe 0x800f0922 errorwhen you attempt to install the Security update for Secure Boot DBX.
With no current official solution, while the company investigates the problem, users can actually bypass the problem by updating UEFI to the latest versions.
Since we’re talking about updates, don’t forget to check out thelatest Patch Tuesday rolloutand discover everything that is new.
This month, August 2022,Microsoft released updates for a total of 121 CVEs, so make sure you are up to date with everything that is going on.
And, another important piece of information,Windows 11 is now fully supported on ARM with Arm64EC, just in case you want to run it on your Mac device.
What can I do if KB5012170 fails to install?
There you have it, folks, the fix for the Windows Update Bitlocker issue! Everything you can expect if you are an Insider.
Leave a comment below if you found any issues since installing this build.
More about the topics:Bitlocker
Alexandru Poloboc
Tech Journalist
With an overpowering desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter, anchor, as well as TV and radio entertainment show host.
A certified gadget freak, he always feels the need to surround himself with next-generation electronics.
When he is not working, he splits his free time between making music, gaming, playing football, basketball and taking his dogs on adventures.
User forum
3 messages
Sort by:LatestOldestMost Votes
Comment*
Name*
Email*
Commenting as.Not you?
Save information for future comments
Comment
Δ
Alexandru Poloboc
Tech Journalist
With a desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter.
