Windows 10: Bitlocker is stuck in loop

After a windows 11 update today 03/28/25, my bitlocker is in a constant loop where it asks for recovery number, I insert it correctly and it acts like it is restarting but goes back asking for bitlocker recovery key

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BitLocker permanent loop

Hi Laura,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

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  Did you make any changes prior to this issue?
  
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  Are you connected to Domain?
  
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  Are you using Windows 10 pro?
  

I suggest you to follow the steps given in the article below and check if it helps.

BitLocker Troubleshooting: Continuous reboot loop with BitLocker recovery on a slate device



Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

 

Bitlocker Stuck Decrypting

@rinconmike For future reference, instead of using the TASK MANAGER to restart, you can simply hold CTRL + SHIFT and right click on blank space on the Task bar, to bring up 'Exit Explorer'. Another option is to use software.

From m3datarecovery Download Instructions

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BitLocker permanent loop

Hi, my tablet is running Windows 10. During restart yesterday it started configuring, presumably after a new update on wifi. At about 30% I got the blue screen asking for the BitLocker recovery key. When I finally retrieved it and entered it, it unlocked
and gave me another blue screen recommending a restart. I restarted and was landed back at the blue screen asking for the BitLocker key. I re-entered it and chose the advanced settings and chose "exit and return to Windows" This also sent me back to the blue
screen looking for the BitLocker. It seems to be stuck in a loop. Can anyone suggest what I can do to fix it please?

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Hi, my tablet is stuck in a permanent loop with BitLocker. Whenever I put in the recovery key it begins to restart, then asks for the recovery key again. I've tried using the command prompt to unlock it, but it keeps giving me an error message about there
being an error while trying to retrieve the key from the disk. I'm currently travelling alone in Asia and this tablet is how I book all of my flights and accommodation and so on. Bringing it to a technician is not an option. I'm counting on help from you
guys!

Thanks,

Laura