Why you need BitLocker on your PC BitLocker ensures that only you (or someone with whom you’ve shared your BitLocker recovery key) can access the files on your PC.

If you're running Windows, you've probably run into the BitLocker Recovery screen at some point. Here's everything you need to know about the Microsoft program.

You should have the BitLocker recovery key; otherwise, you cannot unlock your C drive. If your BitLocker recovery key is lost, there are some ways by which you can find it.

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

The bug can cause PCs to show the BitLocker recovery screen when booting up. You can work around the issue by entering a BitLocker recovery key.