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Jul 17, 2026 · Information Security

Why the Windows 11 Secure‑Boot Update Triggers a BitLocker Recovery Loop

A Windows 11 update that pushes the 2023 Secure‑Boot certificate can fail on PCs with outdated or buggy UEFI firmware—especially HP and Dell models—causing the new certificate to be written incorrectly, which corrupts Secure‑Boot state and forces BitLocker into an endless recovery‑key loop.