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Microsoft fixes BitLocker recovery issue only for Windows 11 users
Microsoft has addressed a known issue causing some Windows 11 systems to boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the April 2026 Windows security updates. [...]
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🔍Threat Overview
A known issue with Windows 11 systems caused them to boot into BitLocker recovery mode after installing the April 2026 security updates, prompting users to enter their recovery key. Microsoft has since released a cumulative update to address the issue.
⚙️Technical Details
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: Medium
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Remove the 'Configure TPM platform validation profile for native UEFI firmware configurations' Group Policy configuration before deploying the April 2026 updates.
2Ensure that BitLocker bindings use the PCR7 profile by following Microsoft's steps.
3Monitor system behavior after installing security updates and take prompt action if BitLocker recovery mode is triggered.
📦Affected Products
Product Family: WindowsSpecific Products:Windows 11Windows 10Windows Server
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