{"id":157482,"date":"2024-08-27T06:13:13","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T05:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/technikmarkt-aschaffenburg.de\/deutsch\/?p=157482"},"modified":"2025-07-26T01:35:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T00:35:27","slug":"why-is-my-windows-11-10-pc-stuck-in-bitlocker-recovery-after-the-july-2024-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/technikmarkt-aschaffenburg.de\/deutsch\/en\/why-is-my-windows-11-10-pc-stuck-in-bitlocker-recovery-after-the-july-2024-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my Windows 11\/10 PC stuck in BitLocker recovery after the update in July 2024?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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After installing the July 2024 security update, many Windows 11 and Windows 10 users are faced with a frustrating problem: Their PCs suddenly boot into BitLocker recovery mode instead of displaying the usual login screen. If your Windows 11 or Windows 10<\/a>-If your PC is affected and asks you for a BitLocker recovery key, you are not alone. Microsoft has identified this issue on its Release Health Dashboard as a known issue related to the latest update. This issue also affects multiple versions of Windows Server.<\/p>\n

What is BitLocker and why does it happen?<\/span><\/h2>\n

BitLocker is a built-in encryption feature in Windows 11 and Windows 10 that protects your data by encrypting your hard disk. The feature is activated at startup and ensures that no one can access your files without the appropriate credentials. However, in certain cases - such as the July 2024 security update - problems occur at startup and BitLocker incorrectly detects a potential security threat, triggering recovery mode.<\/p>\n

According to Microsoft's Release Health Dashboard, PCs with device encryption enabled are particularly susceptible to this issue. The update appears to have altered or affected critical boot files, causing Windows 11 or Windows 10 to default to the BitLocker recovery screen.<\/p>\n

Is my PC not compatible with Windows 11?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Many users also wonder whether their hardware is causing this problem - especially with older devices. Even if Microsoft classifies your PC as \"not compatible\" with Windows 11, an upgrade is often still possible. With some workarounds, even older PCs can run Windows 11. However, it is important that the device encryption settings are configured correctly to avoid problems such as BitLocker recovery.<\/p>\n

How to fix the problem with BitLocker recovery mode<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you have this problem on Windows 11 or Windows 10, follow these steps to restore your system:<\/p>\n

Step 1: Locate your BitLocker recovery key<\/span><\/h3>\n

To get past the recovery screen, you need to find your BitLocker recovery key. It can be stored in several places:<\/p>\n