Microsoft patches BitLocker recovery glitch on Windows 11 25H2 after April 2026 updates
Microsoft has fixed the BitLocker recovery prompt issue that appeared after the April 2026 security update for Windows 11 25H2 with KB5089549, while Windows 10 and Windows Server still await a permanent fix. Administrators should remove the unrecommended TPM validation Group Policy and ensure BitLocker uses PCR7 bindings until broader patches are released.