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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BitLocker flaw exposes biometric PCs to physical attacks

Security researchers warn that default BitLocker configurations can be bypassed through low-cost physical attacks, potentially compromising biometric-enabled Windows devices. The flaw lies in the ...
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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5083769 issues, BitLocker alert on a few PCs, and multiple reboots for installation

Windows 11 KB5083769 is not a big update, but on a few PCs, it could trigger a BitLocker recovery screen alert, and Microsoft ...
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Microsoft to Make BitLocker Encryption the Default in Next Windows 11 Build

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Microsoft Gave FBI Set of Bitlocker Encryption Keys to Unlock Suspects’ Laptops

Microsoft provided the FBI with the recovery keys to unlock encrypted data on the hard drives of three laptops as part of a federal investigation, Forbes reported on Friday. Many modern Windows ...