Windows 10: Bitlocker - no code - clean redo Do I need to rebuy windows?

I'm going to do a clean install of windows like the guide says. I'm creating a bootable usb version from the website. But I have to use the old version of windows 10 on another desktop computer to do it. If I'm getting rid of everything on my laptop. And I orginally had windows 10 on the laptop that was bought and windows 11 came out 3 months later. We upgraded into windows 11 on the laptop. But I don't remember if I have my windows 10 key anymore. If it had a key or anything like that. As It's a HP laptop. Am I going to have to rebuy windows 11?

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Redoing my system

This is a thread for me to communicate with Kari and other members as I redo my system so as not to disrupt the tutorials. I find this more convenient and more open than PMs also. Any help or suggestions in performing my redo will be welcome. If any questions, please ask.

I have been and will be using some of Kari's and others' tutorials as listed below. I have my Acer system and/or laptop here for communications, USBs made, and my procedure list in front of me. This is on my dual-boot Asus tower as listed in my specs. Somewhat tricky on a 120GB SSD along with a 2TB internal secondary spinner for personal files and backups.

While planning, I read some basics in scripting by Kari.

PowerShell Scripting - The Basics General Tips Tutorials



System Setup Procedure

Make backup image

Create System Image in Windows 10 Backup Restore Tutorials

Backup and Restore with Macrium Reflect Backup Restore Tutorials

Backup everything individually:
Documents
Pictures
Videos
Edge Favorites: C:\Users\MyAccount\MicrosoftEdgeBackups\backups\MicrosoftEdgeBackup > .html file
IE Favorites: C:\Users\MyAccount\Favorites
Passwords
Email addresses
Have ability to have access to paid programs and/or games to reinstall
Any software keys

Set UEFI to default

Make ISO(s):
DISKPART - How to Partition GPT disk > Step 1 > Preparations - Create USB install media
DISKPART - How to Partition GPT disk Installation Upgrade Tutorials

Prepare drive:
DISKPART - How to Partition GPT disk > Step 2 > Preparations - Create DISKPART Script > Use Script One
DISKPART - How to Partition GPT disk Installation Upgrade Tutorials

DISKPART - How to Partition GPT disk > Step 3: Boot from USB
DISKPART - How to Partition GPT disk Installation Upgrade Tutorials

DISKPART - How to Partition GPT disk > Step 4: Run DISKPART script
DISKPART - How to Partition GPT disk Installation Upgrade Tutorials

Turn on printer and insert backup thumb drive.

Install on primary partition:
DISKPART - How to Partition GPT disk > Step 5: Install Primary OS
DISKPART - How to Partition GPT disk Installation Upgrade Tutorials

Perform steps below.

Install on secondary partition:

Windows Insider - Clean install latest Fast Ring build
Windows Insider - Clean install latest Fast Ring build Installation Upgrade Tutorials

Or

DISKPART - How to Partition GPT disk > Step 6: Install Secondary OS
DISKPART - How to Partition GPT disk Installation Upgrade Tutorials

After install of each partition system:

A) Install any peripheral drivers and monitoring software of collection in D:/Asus Setup folder.
B) Change saving files to secondary D: drive in Settings app > System > Storage > Change where new content is saved.
C) Set up OneDrive in its settings. Make sure to have latest version.
D) Install UWP apps (from Store library), Office 365, and other software.
E) Perform Disk Cleanup.
F) Turn BitLocker on.
G) Optimize D: drive
H) On install of Insider fast ring perform Registry hack to enter Skip Ahead branch.
I) Make backup image.

 

Clean Install Workaround for Vista

You may remember this news story on techPowerUp! a couple of days ago relating to the lack of clean installs when using the Upgrade Editions of Vista, which required an old OS to be installed. However, Paul Thurrott has managed to find a workaround for this issue, which ironically lets users do a clean install Vista without any previous version of Windows, albeit a little tedious. Here are the steps:

• Boot from the Windows Vista Upgrade DVD as normal
• When prompted for a product code, leave this blank
• Select the version of Vista you have purchased and let Vista install
• When you boot to your desktop for the first time, run the Vista setup from Windows
• This time enter your product key
• When asked whether you want to do an Upgrade of Custom install, select custom and choose a clean install
• Windows will now install for a second time and you should be able to activate it

Remember, these steps are only advised for use in order to achieve a clean install of Vista, it is only legal to use the upgrade editions if you have previously purchased the appropriate version of Windows.

Source: DailyTech

 

Need to turn off Bitlocker to install Windows 10

Hi,

We suggest doing the following steps again to resolve the issue. To complete the procedure, make sure that you have the following information:

• You must be able to provide administrative credentials.
• The drive must be BitLocker-protected.

To suspend BitLocker Drive Encryption on an operating system drive, please follow the steps below:

• Click Start, click Control Panel, click
  System and Security, and then click BitLocker Drive Encryption.
• Click Suspend Protection for the operating system drive.
• A message is displayed, informing you that your data will not be protected while BitLocker is suspended and asking if you want to suspend BitLocker Drive Encryption.
  
• Click Yes to continue and suspend BitLocker on the drive.

Let us know how it goes.