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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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.
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Microsoft fixes Windows 11 boot loop bug with emergency rollback

The trouble began after Microsoft rolled out an optional update for Windows 11, known as KB5043145. This update led to a Windows 11 boot loop, where the affected systems could not complete the startup ...

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.