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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Windows 11 April Update KB508769 Is Triggering Bitlocker Recovery Screens and Boot Loops

Every Patch Tuesday, there’s a moment where you hover over that “Install” button and wonder what you’re getting into. The ...

BitLocker asking for Recovery Key after Windows Update

If BitLocker is asking for Recovery Key after Windows Update, and you don't have the BitLocker Recovery Key, see this post ...
Windows Latest

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 ...
WinBuzzer

Microsoft April Update Forces BitLocker Recovery on Servers

Microsoft has confirmed that its April 2026 KB5082063 update triggers BitLocker recovery on Windows Server 2025 and Windows ...
Ars Technica

Microsoft reiterates “non-negotiable” TPM 2.0 requirement for Windows 11

For most people, Windows 10 security updates are slated to stop on October 14, 2025, just over 10 months from today. That could end up being a serious security problem, given that Windows 10 is still ...
Neowin

Microsoft lists a reason why TPM, Secure Boot are required on Windows 11 in 2024-2025

Microsoft added a reason why features like TPM and Secure Boot are important on the latest version of Windows 11. Microsoft, time and time again, has explained why features like TPM (Trusted Platform ...