Windows 10: I wish to wipe and reinstall windows on a laptop that has Bitlocker activated.

Discus and support I wish to wipe and reinstall windows on a laptop that has Bitlocker activated. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I'm locked out of the device. I don't want to get into the stored data, I just want to be able to use the laptop. It was gifted to me by a fellow... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Tyler Fire, May 5, 2023.

  1. TYLER FIRE
    Tyler Fire Win User

    I wish to wipe and reinstall windows on a laptop that has Bitlocker activated.


    I'm locked out of the device. I don't want to get into the stored data, I just want to be able to use the laptop. It was gifted to me by a fellow student, but they didn't know the password or pin to get into the laptop.

    :)
     
    Tyler Fire, May 5, 2023
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  2. LOUMCC
    LouMcC Win User

    Nonexistent Bitlocker key + won't wipe

    Hello and thank you.

    I had no idea Bitlocker was on my laptop until it Bitlocked me out. The laptop is listed as one of my devices on my Microsoft account nonetheless my account shows zero Bitlocker keys. I resigned myself to wiping the computer back to factory settings today, but after asking how I want to install Windows, cloud or local (cloud I assume because I don't know what else I'd use) I get taken back to Bitlocker and asked for that miserable phantom key.

    I have no idea why Bitlocker activated. I used the Dell housekeeping tool to check on everything the evening before and was prompted to do a BIOS update. For that I turned my laptop into an expensive paperweight?

    May wiser minds than mine lead the way.
     
    LouMcC, May 5, 2023
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  3. MONICA CAM
    Monica Cam Win User
    Cant activate windows 10 after wipe, key is from windows 8.1 that i upgraded from

    Hi Ryan,

    To assist you better, we would like to confirm if Windows 10 is activated before you wiped your computer.

    Meanwhile, we suggest that you run the Activation troubleshooter. To do this, follow these steps:

    • Go to Settings.
    • Select Update & security.
    • On the left pane, choose Activation.
    • Click Troubleshoot.
    Should you need further assistance, feel free to get back to us.
     
    Monica Cam, May 5, 2023
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  4. LEFTCJ
    Leftcj Win User

    I wish to wipe and reinstall windows on a laptop that has Bitlocker activated.

    Reinstalling and Activating Win10 after Wipe

    Hello,

    I'd like to kindly ask HOW
    (if possible with steps) to Reinstall AND Re-activate Windows10 after I have
    wiped completely (not just format) my PC.

    My question is not so much the installing process as to how to get an
    activated version     back again running WHEN
    my current version is a free upgraded win10 from win7.

    IS Windows10 still being distributed for free? And IF NOT how can I get back this free activated licensed back after the wipe?

    I appreciate any help given and time spent for a thorough reply.

    Thank you in advance!
     
    Leftcj, May 5, 2023
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