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

On April 14, 2026, Microsoft began rolling out the April 2026 Security Update (KB5083769) for Windows 11, introducing several visual changes, improvements, and fixes. However, as with previous updates ...
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I know you're tired of constant Windows 1 1 bugs, and so am I, but here's another one - Microsoft confirms BitLocker recovery issue is happening again

It's barely been a week since Microsoft confirmed that it fixed a long-standing bug affecting Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems, which would restart PCs despite the user choosing to 'update and ...
BleepingComputer

Microsoft fixes BitLocker recovery issue only for Windows 11 users

Microsoft has addressed a known issue causing some Windows 11 systems to boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the April 2026 Windows security updates. BitLocker is a Windows security feature ...
BetaNews

Microsoft confirms BitLocker recovery problems after Windows 10 update

Several days after users started to complain that a recent update for Windows 10 was causing them problems, Microsoft has acknowledged that there are issues with the KB5058379 update. Many people ...

[Asked for a BitLocker recovery key!] What to do when the screen turns blue and asks for an English key input

Hello! This is PC support.“My computer suddenly won't turn on and says 'Please enter Recovery Key'”... It's really stressful ...
BetaNews

Microsoft releases emergency patch for Windows 10 BitLocker recovery problems

The release of the KB5058379 update for Windows 10 earlier this month resulted in frustration for many Windows 10 users. People with devices with Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) enabled on ...
PC World

July’s Windows 11 update is sending PCs into BitLocker recovery

Windows issues continue to pile up as a recent update is now causing headaches shortly after the huge CrowdStrike outage. Oof, Windows is having a rough week. Only five days after a massive ...
BleepingComputer

Windows 10 KB5058379 update triggers BitLocker recovery on some devices

The Windows 10 KB5058379 cumulative update is triggering unexpected BitLocker recovery prompts on some devices afters it's installed and the computer restarted. On May 13, Microsoft released the ...

The day the BitLocker recovery screen appeared, the real cause was a blue screen

I run a small retail business, local community activities, and automation work all by myself.On the afternoon of October 8th, ...
ZDNet

Microsoft's July update may put your Windows PC in BitLocker recovery - here's how to fix this

Another Windows update, another glitch. Rolling out this past Patch Tuesday, Microsoft's July update has created a hiccup for some Windows users who secure their PCs through BitLocker. Affecting ...
PC World

Windows 11 finally fixes BitLocker BSODs while adding new features

Yesterday, Microsoft released the KB5041585 cumulative update for Windows 11 that brought some important changes. Unlike the KB5041580 patch for Windows 10, which basically only fixes problems, this ...