Open Settings > Update & security > Recovery and then, under the Advanced Startup heading, click Restart now. (You have to be signed in as an administrator, naturally.)

Aug 21, 2025 · Also: Microsoft patches more than 100 Windows security flaws - update your PC now Applying the patch should once again allow you to reset your PC or fix problems using Windows …

Jul 26, 2024 · "After installing the July 2024 Windows security update, released July 9, 2024 (KB5040442), you might see a BitLocker recovery screen upon booting your device," Microsoft said …

Jun 2, 2022 · A local Windows account requires you to set up three security questions. Here's how this works in Windows 10 and 11.

Jan 26, 2017 · Windows 10's Reset option allows you to remove apps, settings, and drivers, effectively giving you a clean install without the hassles of a regular setup. You can keep your files if you're ...

Oct 20, 2025 · This one fixed more than 170 security flaws, but it also introduced a glitch that affects some Windows 11 users who turn to the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) to troubleshoot …

Jun 26, 2025 · New changes to the Windows security architecture will make those outages less likely and easier to recover from.

Aug 19, 2024 · A case in point is the July 2024 security update, which the release health dashboard flagged as having a known issue affecting PCs running Windows 10 and Windows 11 and multiple …

Feb 13, 2025 · How to save a fresh copy of your BitLocker recovery key If you're running Windows 11 Pro, Windows prompts you to save the recovery key when you first turn on BitLocker encryption.

Aug 14, 2025 · The August Patch Tuesday update for Windows fixes 107 security flaws. Among all the security flaws, 13 are ranked as critical. Also adds the new Black Screen of Death and Quick …