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 Patch Can Trigger BitLocker Recovery on Select Systems

Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 April 2026 cumulative update, KB5083769, can cause some systems to boot into BitLocker recovery after installation.
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Microsoft Adds Secure Boot Alerts in Windows 11 Ahead of 2026 Expiration

Windows 11 now shows Secure Boot alerts to help users prepare for 2026 certificate expiration and avoid security issues.

April’s Windows 11 update is trapping some PCs in a boot loop

Some HP and Dell PCs are stuck in boot loops after installing KB5083769. Microsoft's AI support suggests a few solutions.
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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 ...
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Windows 11 boot issues tied to bad December update

A series of Windows 11 boot issues reported by users seems to have a root cause that stems from a bad December software update that was pushed out. According to Microsoft, a bad January update ...
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Microsoft investigates Windows 11 boot failures after January updates

Microsoft is investigating reports that some Windows 11 devices are failing to boot with "UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME" errors after installing the January 2026 Patch Tuesday security updates. The issue ...