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.
ExtremeTech

Microsoft to Make BitLocker Encryption the Default in Next Windows 11 Build

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Cannot Install Windows, BitLocker Drive Encryption Is Enabled on Selected Partition [Fix]

Sometimes, we upgrade or reinstall the Windows operating system on our PCs. This helps us stay updated with new features and security updates. When you are trying to install or upgrade your Windows OS ...
Ars Technica

How to encrypt your PC’s disk without giving the keys to Microsoft

Legit question. Back in the day using something like TrueCrypt or VeraCrypt imparted such a performance hit that it was almost not worth it. Thats why many of us were happy when bitlocker was ...

Microsoft: April updates trigger BitLocker key prompts on some servers

Microsoft confirmed on Tuesday that some Windows Server 2025 devices will boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the ...
TWCN Tech News

Windows RE cannot be enabled on a volume with BitLocker Drive Encryption Enabled

The error “Windows RE cannot be enabled on a volume with BitLocker Drive Encryption Enabled” prevents you from enabling the Windows Recovery Environment. WinRE is ...