In the Windows 11 24H2 update, Microsoft has made the bold move to enable the BitLocker device encryption feature by default, with the intention of bolstering system security. However, this decision has inadvertently sparked a series of incidents where users have lost their data. Reddit user MorCJul shared their experience, highlighting that Microsoft automatically enables BitLocker encryption upon logging in through a Microsoft account, which could potentially jeopardize user data. For those less tech-savvy, they might remain unaware that their devices are encrypted and may lack the knowledge to securely store the encryption keys. If access to their Microsoft account is compromised, their data could be lost forever. Furthermore, some users have reported that Windows updates have disrupted certain functionalities, necessitating the input of a decryption key, a fact that Windows failed to inform users of in advance.