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 ...
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 ...

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.

Microsoft Warns PC Users—New Windows Update May Lock You Out

New warning for Windows users. Barely 48 hours after Microsoft’s new security update went live, we had warnings that its first serious issue was causing havoc for some users. Microsoft has now ...
Windows Central

Windows 11 Pro tips every modern worker should know in 2026

Discover the Windows 11 Pro features every professional should enable in 2026, including BitLocker, Hyper-V, Sandbox, and Remote Desktop. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...
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 more worrying glitches, too.