Some Windows 11 PCs hit BitLocker recovery after the April 2026 update. Here's what's causing it and how to fix this problem.

Windows 11 KB5083769 causes boot loops and recovery errors for some users. Systems fail to start, with no official fix yet.

Microsoft’s April 2026 cumulative update KB5083769 for Windows 11 is causing severe issues for some users, including unrecoverable boot loops, pixelated BSODs, and unexpected BitLocker recovery ...

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 ...

Use these fixes if your Windows PC is stuck in a boot loop after a BIOS update. Before proceeding, disconnect all peripherals and check if your PC boots into Windows. Press and hold the power button ...

Windows 11 KB5083769 is not a big update, but on a few PCs, it could trigger a BitLocker recovery screen alert, and Microsoft ...

The first step that you should do is perform a hard reset. Sometimes, the problem occurs due to the residual charge. In this case, hard resetting your PC can help to fix this issue. This process will ...

Some HP and Dell PCs are stuck in boot loops after installing KB5083769. Microsoft's AI support suggests a few solutions.