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Forbes
20-05-2025
- Forbes
Microsoft Confirms Windows Update Locking PCs Or Blue Screen Of Death — How To Fix
Updated May 20 with details of how Microsoft has now fixed the bug and what you should do. Windows 10 users have recently come across a problem caused by the latest Windows 10 KB5058379 update. The problem is, it's a mandatory update. Now, Microsoft has issued a critical update to put things right. Full details of what you should do at the end of this post. Windows 10 NurPhoto via Getty Images First, some history. The issue was reported on May 15 by Windows Latest. 'Windows 10 KB5058379 is causing PCs to boot into Windows Recovery and require BitLocker key. Windows Latest received reports that KB5058379 install starts, but ends up at 'Enter the recovery key to get going again (Keyboard layout: US)' screen, and there's a text field to add the recovery key. In some cases, there's a BSOD as well," Windows Latest said. It's unusual for BitLocker recovery to trigger automatically unless we make a change to the hardware or BIOS settings. Several users told Windows Latest that a BitLocker Recovery (Windows Boot Recovery) is prompted automatically after installing KB5058379, which is rolling out via Windows Update. In some cases, there's a BSOD as well… Windows 10 KB5058379 is a mandatory security update rolling out for everyone, including businesses or enterprises, and you don't have a choice but to install the update,' it went on. If you aren't familiar with BitLocker, then, as you'll see below, there's a chance that the problem won't apply to you. Anyway, here's how Bleeping Computer described the issue and how it manfests. 'The BitLocker Windows security feature encrypts storage drives to prevent data theft, and Windows computers typically enter BitLocker recovery mode after events like TPM (Trusted Platform Module) updates or hardware changes to regain access to protected drives. Today, Microsoft confirmed the issue and said it's investigating reports that 'a small number' of Windows 10 PCs display BitLocker recovery screens after installing the KB5058379 update,' it said. On Saturday, May 17, Microsoft updated a support document to acknowledge the issue. 'We are aware of a known issue on devices with Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) enabled on 10th generation or later Intel vPro processors,' it said. It also shared some good news. 'Consumer devices typically do not use Intel vPro processors and are less likely to be impacted by this issue. This issue ONLY applies to the affected platforms listed below. Windows 10, versions 22H2; Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021, Server: None,' Microsoft said in its support document. Again, this is why you'll probably know about BitLocker if there's a chance you could be affected. So, if you have a PC with Intel vPro chip, you could be tempted not to install it yet, though since it's mandatory, it's not advisable to skip it. Take heart, though: Microsoft is working on it. 'We are urgently working on a resolution for this issue, with plans to release an Out-of-band update to the Microsoft Update Catalog in the coming days,' it says, and the fact that the latest support document was filed on a Saturday indicates the urgency. The first stage, obviously, is to find your 48-digit Bitlocker recovery key. Here are Windows Latest's helpful instructions for what you need to do. You need to reboot into BIOS/UEFI, which can be done by pressing a key after power-on, but the keys are different across all OEMs. On most Dell/HP/Lenovo: press F2, F10/F12, or Esc immediately after power-on to enter BIOS/UEFI. Next, in BIOS, look for Security, open Virtualization or Advanced CPU Settings and turn off Intel TXT. This could also be referred to as Trusted Execution, or OS Kernel DMA Support. Note that you can leave VT for Direct I/O (or VT-d) enabled. Finally, save changes and exit BIOS. 'The idea is to disable Intel TXT / Trusted Execution and allow KB5058379 to finish installation. If you followed the steps correctly, you won't run into BitLocker Recovery or BSOD. Remember that the BSOD or BitLocker is triggered when installing KB5058379, but you won't have the issue after the update is installed successfully. The catch is that it's a challenge to install the security patch without turning off Intel TXT / Trusted Execution in BIOS,' Windows Latest explains. Windows 11 is not affected by this issue, it seems. So, how about that update to fix things? Microsoft said it was working urgently and would release an update in days. It did, just 48 hours after it acknowledged the flaw. On Monday, May 19, Microsoft said it had resolved the problem. 'We are aware of a known issue on devices with Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) enabled on 10th generation or later Intel vPro processors. On these systems, installing the May 13, 2025, Windows security update (KB5058379) might cause to terminate unexpectedly, triggering an Automatic Repair. On devices with BitLocker enabled, BitLocker requires the input of your BitLocker recovery key to initiate the Automatic Repair,' it said. Then it described the resolution, with an update that is only available to download through the Microsoft Update Catalog, so that's the place you need to visit to sort this. 'This issue was resolved in the out-of-band (OOB) update KB5061768, which is only available via the Microsoft Update Catalog. If your organization uses the affected platforms and hasn't yet deployed the May 13, 2025, Windows security update, or if KB5058379 failed to install, we recommend you apply this OOB update instead,' it said. If you have already installed the updated and are unable to start your PC, you need to disable Intel VT for Direct I/O (also known as VTD or VTX) and Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) in your BIOS / UEFI settings. This disabling should only be temporary. You'll need to enter your BitLocker recovery key. If you don't have that, see the instructions to retrieve the key. Once you've done that, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog and install the new update, KB5061768. Then restart Windows and return to your BIOS / UEFI settings. This is when you re-enable Intel VT for Direct I/O (also known as VTD or VTX) and TXT. (Note that you'll again need your BitLocker recovery key for this step.
Web Release
09-05-2025
- Business
- Web Release
Intel and CPX Explore Strategic Collaboration to Advance OT Cybersecurity and Operational Efficiency
Under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, head of UAE cyber security council Intel and CPX a G42 Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of a multifaceted collaboration focused on advancing confidential AI adoption and hardening operational technology (OT) cybersecurity practices. This collaboration will establish new benchmarks for confidential AI Intel's Trust Domain Extensions (TDX), a cutting-edge confidential computing technology designed to enhance AI confidentiality and data integrity. Furthermore, Operational technology security hardening for critical infrastructure is at the forefront of this collaboration leveraging Intel's Intel vPro technology for superior endpoint manageability and delivering enhanced operational efficiency for the critical infrastructure. Intel and CPX will continue exchange security expertise to contribute actively to shaping policies that govern the secure, responsible, and ethical adoption of AI. This comprehensive collaboration underscores a mutual commitment to fostering innovation, bolstering security, and ensuring resilience across critical technology sectors.
Epoch Times
25-04-2025
- Business
- Epoch Times
Intel Reports Flat Revenue Under New CEO as It Tries to Return to Its Roots
Things haven't improve for Intel in the first quarter of the year, with revenues remaining flat, and losses continuing under the new CEO, who sees no quick fixes to the tech giant's problems as it tries to return to its roots. On April 24, the Santa Clara, California-based company For the second quarter, the company expects revenue of $11.2 billion to $12.4 billion and earnings per share of 32 cents. Meanwhile, management announced an initiative to improve execution and operational efficiency, expecting 2025 operating expenses of $17 billion and 2026 operating expenses of $16 billion. 'The first quarter was a step in the right direction, but there are no quick fixes as we work to get back on a path to gaining market share and driving sustainable growth,' said Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who took over the helm of the company on March 12. 'I am taking swift actions to drive better execution and operational efficiency while empowering our engineers to create great products. We are going back to basics by listening to our customers and making the changes needed to build the new Intel.' Related Stories 4/22/2025 4/23/2025 Intel's chief financial officer, David Zinsner, struck a more positive tone, blaming the macroeconomic environment for the company's lackluster outlook for the second quarter. 'The current macro environment is creating elevated uncertainty across the industry, which is reflected in our outlook. We are taking a disciplined and prudent approach to support continued investment in our core products and foundry businesses while maximizing operational cost savings and capital efficiency,' he said. One of the changes the new CEO is implementing is streamlining the organization, eliminating management layers, and enabling faster decision-making. 'It has been eye-opening for me to see how much time and energy is spent on internal administrative work that does not move our business forward,' Lip-Bu said in a 'We need to radically simplify this to maximize the time spent focusing on our customers.' That will allow Intel to cut costs and focus on what it once did best: empowering engineering talent to create great products, driving greater accountability across the company, and easing customer interaction. For instance, the company integrated the Network and Edge Group (NEX) into Client Computing Group (CCG) and Data Center and AI Group (DCAI) in the first quarter. It modified Intel's segment reporting to align with this and other business reorganizations, and to improve the operating decision-making process. 'We need to get back to our roots and empower our engineers,' Lip-Bu said. 'Many of the changes we will be driving are designed to make engineers more productive by removing burdensome workflows and processes that slow down the pace of innovation.' At January's Consumer Electronics Show, the company launched a range of Intel Core Ultra 200 series processors for laptops and desktops, including models with Intel vPro for business use. In February, Intel launched new Xeon 6 processors with Performance-cores for data centers, as well as versions for network and edge use. This was followed by the release of the latest MLPerf Inference v5.0 benchmarks by MLCommons. While these initiatives may be in the right direction, Intel's new CEO has a long way to go before the company addresses a host of old problems, such as technology missteps, falling market share, and lackluster performance on Wall Street, and returns to its glory days. That was in the 1980s and 1990s, when the semiconductor pioneer was in the right business at the right time, making the chips that powered personal computers in partnership with Microsoft. The combination was often called 'Wintel'—short for Windows and Intel. The personal computer industry is still around, but it hasn't grown as much as it did in its early days. As a result, Intel had to reinvent itself and leverage its core capabilities to expand into growing industries such as the cloud, 5G networks, AI, and intelligent and autonomous edge products. However, it didn't move fast enough to maintain its old momentum, going through one CEO after another—including Pat Gelsinger, an Intel alumnus who was appointed in January 2021 and was succeeded by Lip-Bu last month. Lip-Bu thinks it can happen. 'Intel was once widely seen as the world's most innovative company,' he said in the letter. 'There's no reason we can't get back there, so long as we drive the changes needed to improve. 'It's going to be hard. It will require painful decisions. But we will make them knowing it's what we must do to serve our customers better as we build a new Intel for the future—and I have great confidence in the power of our team and our people to make it happen.' Intel's shares rose 4.37 percent to close at $21.49 on April 24.
