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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The update in question, KB5083769, is reportedly triggering serious boot issues on systems running Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2.

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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