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.
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Experts warn BitLocker defaults leave devices open to physical attacks

Security researchers have revealed that BitLocker’s default TPM-only configuration can be bypassed through physical attacks, such as intercepting TPM-to-CPU communications during startup. These ...
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The booting system doesn’t have or doesn’t detect a TPM BitLocker error

We noticed a peculiar scenario where our system starts normally most of the time, but sometimes it boots into BitLocker and asks for the key. If we press Alt or any other button to try to troubleshoot ...

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 ...

Microsoft: April updates trigger BitLocker key prompts on some servers

Microsoft confirmed on Tuesday that some Windows Server 2025 devices will boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the ...
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BitLocker kann Nutzer vom System aussperren

Nach dem aktuellen Patchday für Windows berichten einige Nutzer über ein neues Problem, das den Systemstart blockieren kann.
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Newbie’s guide to Windows BitLocker: Why you need it and how to set it up

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 ...