Windows 10: Windows 10 KB5058379 locks PCs, BitLocker Recovery triggered on boot, BSODs

Windows 10 KB5058379 is causing PCs to boot into Windows Recovery and require BitLocker key. Windows Latest received reports that KB5058379 install starts, but ends up at “Enter the recovery key to get going again (Keyboard layout: US)” screen, and there’s a text field to add the recovery key. In some cases, there’s a BSOD as well.

It’s unusual for BitLocker recovery to trigger automatically unless we make a change to the hardware or BIOS settings. 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.

Windows 10 KB5058379 is a mandatory security update rolling out for everyone, including businesses or enterprises, and you don’t have a choice but to install the update. I covered it in a post on May 13, and at that point, we weren’t aware of the major issues affecting Windows 10 May 2025 Update.

Microsoft’s support document still states the company is not aware of any new issues. But user reports received by Windows Latest contradicts it:

“Hello, are you aware of a KB5058379 causing the devices to lock for a bitlocker recovery key?” one user wrote.

“We come in this morning, and our users start putting in a ticket that the device is stuck at Bitlocker recovery key. When I investigated, I found out that the lab failed to install and that when the device gets locked,” they told me when I asked for more details.

“No BSOD, just Bitlocker recovery screen, and after you enter the key, it will go back to the update and go to the login screen,” they added.



We’re seeing reports of Windows 10 KB5058379 causing Devices to boot into Windows Recovery or requiring BitLocker recovery keys on boot everywhere, including Reddit.

In a Reddit thread first spotted by Windows Latest, dozens of users were flagging BitLocker, but in addition to that, we also noticed that some encountered the Blue Screen of Death, followed by a BitLocker Recovery screen.

Since it’s a critical security feature, we do not recommend skipping it, but the odds of your computer triggering the BitLocker Recovery screen are high.

Based on reports seen by Windows Latest, the following versions/editions/OEMs of Windows 10 are affected:

• Windows 10 21H2/22H2 (consumer)
• Windows 10 21H2 LTSC / Enterprise
• Dell, HP and Lenovo PCs

How to fix BitLocker Recovery triggered by Windows 10 KB5058379


If you’re getting stuck on the Windows Recovery or BitLocker Recovery screen (“Enter the recovery key to get going again”) after KB5058379, follow these steps:

1. You need to reboot into BIOS/UEFI, which can be done by pressing a key after power-on, but the keys are different across all OEMs. On most Dell/HP/Lenovo: press F2, F10/F12, or Esc immediately after power-on to enter BIOS/UEFI.
2. In BIOS, look for “Security,” open “Virtualization” or “Advanced CPU Settings.”
3. Turn Off “Intel TXT.” It could also be referred to as “Trusted Execution,” or “OS Kernel DMA Support.”
4. You can leave “VT for Direct I/O” (or “VT-d”) enabled.
5. Save changes and exit BIOS.

This should allow the update to finish installing, and you won’t run into BitLocker Recovery or BSOD.

The idea is to disable Intel TXT / Trusted Execution and allow KB5058379 to go through without trashing your Windows installation.

The post Windows 10 KB5058379 locks PCs, BitLocker Recovery triggered on boot, BSODs appeared first on Windows Latest

Weiterlesen...

 

recovery bitlocker blue screen

Hi Rick,

Please follow the suggestions below and check if you are able to boot to your desktop.

• Places to look for your BitLocker key:
  • On a printout you saved. Look in places you keep important papers.
    
  • Saved on a USB flash drive. Plug the USB flash drive into your locked PC and follow the instructions. If you saved the key as a text file on the flash drive, use a different computer to read the text file.
  • In your Microsoft account. To get your recovery key, go to
    BitLocker Recovery Keys.

• Or ask someone for help:
  • Ask someone with administrator privileges on the same PC to unlock it with their key.
  • If your PC is connected to a domain (usually a work or school computer), ask a system administrator for your recovery key

Hope this helps in resolving the bitlocker recovery keys. Keep us posted on the bitlocker recovery key issues. We are happy to help!

 

BitLocker Key

There may be a software that triggered the BitLocker in your Windows 10 PC. To assist you better, we suggest that you check these articles for further information:

• Find my BitLocker recovery key.
• BitLocker recovery keys: Frequently asked questions.

• BitLocker

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

BitLocker recovery key

Hi Dan,

We understand that you're experiencing an issue related to Bitlocker.

Just to confirm, are you being asked for a Bitlocker recovery key from the lock screen after booting PC? If not, where are you exactly being asked for a Bitlocker recovery key?

Also, are you the only person that has an account on your device? Have you already done any troubleshooting steps to try to resolve the issue? If yes, what are these troubleshooting steps?

We'll be waiting for your confirmation.

Regards.