Windows 11’s April patch is triggering BitLocker issues, here’s how to fix it

Some Windows 11 PCs hit BitLocker recovery after the April 2026 update. Here's what's causing it and how to fix this problem.
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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5083769 issues, BitLocker alert on a few PCs, and multiple reboots for installation

Windows 11 KB5083769 is not a big update, but on a few PCs, it could trigger a BitLocker recovery screen alert, and Microsoft ...
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Windows 11 KB5083769 & KB5082052 Incorrectly Trigger BitLocker Recovery Prompts

Windows 11 KB5083769 and KB5082052 updates may incorrectly trigger BitLocker recovery prompts on some systems, Microsoft ...

Microsoft: April updates trigger BitLocker key prompts on some servers

Microsoft confirmed on Tuesday that some Windows Server 2025 devices will boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the ...

My 5-step security checklist for every new Windows PC

I always want to make sure my new Windows PC is protected against security threats. Here are five things I do with that goal in mind.