The Windows 10 KB5058379 cumulative update is triggering unexpected BitLocker recovery prompts on some devices afters it's installed and the computer restarted.

Several users told Windows Latest that a BitLocker Recovery (Windows Boot Recovery) is prompted automatically after installing KB5058379, which is rolling out via Windows Update.

People are reporting issues with Windows 10's KB5058379 update As reported by Windows Latest, one of the biggest issues with Windows 10's KB5058379 update is a sudden demand for a BitLocker ...

What is BitLocker, and how is it related to the buggy Windows update? The reported problem involves the BitLocker function, native to most desktop and laptop builds of Windows 10.

Microsoft has confirmed that some Windows 10 and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 systems will boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the May 2025 security updates.

How long does it take to steal your Bitlocker keys? Try 43 seconds, using less than $10 in hardware. Encrypting your hard drive is good security. If you’re running Windows, the most popular s… ...

May’s KB5058379 update is causing some annoying problems, like making Windows request the BitLocker recovery key on startup on some Windows 10 PCs.

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