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.
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft confirms May Windows 10 updates trigger BitLocker recovery

Microsoft has confirmed that some Windows 10 and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 systems will boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the May 2025 security updates. The BitLocker Windows ...
Neowin

Microsoft posts official BitLocker key recovery and back up guide for Windows 11/10 PCs

Microsoft has added new BitLocker encryption guides on its official website. These are meant to explain to users what BitLocker does and how to recover and/or back up the necessary BitLocker keys. The ...
PCMag on MSN

Travel smarter: How to keep your laptop safe with BitLocker encryption

Protect your PC and storage drive from unauthorized access. Here’s how and why I enable BitLocker on all my Windows computers ...
TechSpot

Windows 10 and 11 update is pushing some users into BitLocker recovery

What to do: Users should have their BitLocker recovery keys ready before installing the October security update for Windows 10 and 11. If the update triggers the security feature and users cannot ...
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 ...