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.

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 ...
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Windows 11 updates force BitLocker recovery on enterprise PCs

Windows 11 updates KB5083769 and KB5082052 trigger BitLocker recovery prompts on enterprise PCs with specific Group Policy ...

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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[UPDATE] 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 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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KB5083769 Bug Leaves Some Windows 11 PCs Stuck in Endless Recovery Loop

Windows 11 KB5083769 causes boot loops and recovery errors for some users. Systems fail to start, with no official fix yet.
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System Restore failed to restore a file (0xc0000022)

If you encounter the System Restore failed to restore a file (0xc0000022) error while running the System Restore tool on your computer, use the following suggestions ...

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 ...