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.

Windows 11’s April update is locking some users out of their PCs

Not long after Microsoft released April’s Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 did some users start complaining of serious problems.
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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.

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.

Microsoft Warns PC Users—New Windows Update May Lock You Out

New warning for Windows users. Barely 48 hours after Microsoft’s new security update went live, we had warnings that its ...
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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 ...