Windows July security updates send PCs into BitLocker recovery

July 24, 2024 at 06:48AM Some Windows devices may enter BitLocker recovery mode after installing the July 2024 Windows security updates. This is due to the Device Encryption option being enabled. Affected platforms include various Windows versions. Users impacted by this can unlock the drive using their BitLocker recovery key and Microsoft is investigating the … Read more

Microsoft: Recent updates cause Sysprep Windows validation errors

January 24, 2024 at 05:29AM Microsoft has reported 0x80073cf2 errors for admins using the Sysprep tool to validate Windows 10 installations after recent updates. This issue affects Windows 10, version 22H2 systems in audit mode. A temporary workaround is available for affected Windows images by removing the problematic Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge package using a PowerShell command. Microsoft … Read more