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 KB5083769 is not a big update, but on a few PCs, it could trigger a BitLocker recovery screen alert, and Microsoft ...

Windows 11 KB5083769 and KB5082052 updates may incorrectly trigger BitLocker recovery prompts on some systems, Microsoft ...

BitLocker is a crucial Windows feature that helps secure the data on your PC. The full version of BitLocker is only available on Windows 11 Pro, but you can still use it to a lesser degree on Windows ...

Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 April 2026 cumulative update, KB5083769, can cause some systems to boot into BitLocker recovery after installation.

To fix the “Cannot install Windows, BitLocker Drive Encryption is enabled on selected partition” error, suspend BitLocker via Settings or Control Panel, or use your recovery key to unlock the drive.

Update 19-Aug-2024: Microsoft has now resolved this bug. See details below. Five years ago, after a particularly embarrassing run of flawed Windows updates, Microsoft vowed to do better. Part of its ...

Microsoft warned that some Windows devices will boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the July 2024 Windows security updates. The BitLocker Windows security feature mitigates the risk of data ...

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BitLocker and Device Encryption are critical tools for protecting a PC’s data from thieves. Here’s everything you need to know about the encryption technologies built into Windows 10 and 11. Data ...