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.
Guru3D

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.

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.

Microsoft releases emergency updates to fix Windows Server issues

Microsoft has released out-of-band (OOB) updates to fix issues affecting Windows Server systems after installing the April ...
TweakTown

Don't panic if Windows 11's April update reboots loads of times - it should install fine in the end by all accounts

It's not uncommon for the latest Windows 11 update to reboot a whole bunch of times before finally installing - but there are ...

Microsoft releases Windows Server update fix to fix its April update fixes

Microsoft has pushed out an out-of-band update to address the restart loop that hit some Windows Server devices after its ...
Techzine Europe

Emergency Update for Windows Server Following Reboot Issues

Microsoft has released emergency updates for multiple versions of Windows Server. This follows issues caused by the April ...
TechBooky

Emergency Windows Server updates issued by Microsoft

Out-of-band (OOB) is an upgrade that has been made available by Microsoft to address problems with Windows Server systems ...
Windows Report

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.