{"product_id":"bitlocker-recovery-key-prompt-appears-unexpectedly-during-windows-upgrade","title":"BitLocker recovery key prompt appears unexpectedly during Windows upgrade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe problem:\u003c\/strong\u003e In-place upgrade triggers BitLocker recovery key prompt on reboot and fails\/rolls back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymptoms:\u003c\/strong\u003e During upgrade reboot, BitLocker recovery screen appears; user can't proceed without key; upgrade stalls or rolls back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLikely cause:\u003c\/strong\u003e TPM\/secure boot state change triggers recovery, boot chain changes during upgrade, or BitLocker protectors not suspended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#6b7280;\"\u003eCategory: Windows Installation \u0026amp; Setup · Difficulty: Moderate · Windows: Both\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDigital knowledge-base article delivered as an instant download after purchase — no physical shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LVL1","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46984997208261,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1831\/5205\/files\/lvl1-19.png?v=1790190726","url":"https:\/\/www.lvl1.store\/products\/bitlocker-recovery-key-prompt-appears-unexpectedly-during-windows-upgrade","provider":"LVL1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}