Microsoft confirmed an issue that could trigger BitLocker Recovery on Windows 11 25H2, 24H2 and even Windows 10.

I was recently talking to someone I know about using Windows Defender to scan their system, and they decided to use the "offline scan" option (the one that reboots and does a scan before loading ...

Microsoft requires updating Windows 11 to retain access to security and bug fixes. But a bug in one of those fixes could lock ...

Encryption can protect your data from crooks, but if you don't have a recovery key stored securely, it can also keep you out ...

If you back up both your data and your encryption key, your files should remain safely accessible to you (and only you). Open the Control panel in either Windows Home or Pro. Click on or search for ...

On November 11, 2025, Windows 11 is getting a new update introducing several new features, including a new Start menu design, ...

From as early as Windows Vista, Microsoft's operating systems started shipping with an important security feature called BitLocker. It's a feature designed to protect sensitive data and information ...

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This article is part of Kotaku Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. Microsoft first unveiled Windows 11 and its Pro ...