A patch is coming, but for now you'll need to enter your BitLocker recovery key to successfully boot into Windows.

You should store your BitLocker recovery key securely to ensure access if needed. You can save it to your Microsoft account, print it, keep it in a safe place, or store it on an external drive or USB.

If you set up Windows 11 normally with a Microsoft account, your BitLocker recovery keys will automatically be backed up to your Microsoft account, which is frankly, the best way to do it.

If you encounter BitLocker Recovery Error with Trace ID and it says "Something happened. Wait a bit, then try again", follow these solutions to fix the issue.

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