Windows 10: Win10 UPDATE corruption; Cannot reinstall due to Bitlocker(have key)

My Laptop updated Win10Pro 64 bit yesterday (Jan 2019) and on reboot, never passed the login screen, without the login box being available. After several attempts to Repair, I wanted to do a complete reinstall. Bitlocker is running and I have the key. There is nothing important on the machine.

The laptop now will boot to the Windows blue repair screens, but no options are successful, meaning they go through the motions, but say unsuccessful.

Again, there is nothing of import on the machine so I'd like to do a complete install. I boot from a Windows 10 iso DVD and get as far as the screen where the install drive is picked. When i choose the correct partition (D0, P4, 296GB), I get a popup that says I must first disable Bitlocker in the control panel, which if I could do, I would not have the issue in the first place!

Is there a way to format the disk from the DVD and then reinstall Windows? I cannot turn off the Bitlocker in the CP as suggested without a successful boot. I do have the key and on a routine attempt to start the computer, the key works but I am shunted to a Repair Windows program, none of which work.

So, how to fresh install on a Bitlocker drive, with the key and all appropriate serial numbers. Data retention is not material.

Thanks!

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BitLocker Key

There may be a software that triggered the BitLocker in your Windows 10 PC. To assist you better, we suggest that you check these articles for further information:

• Find my BitLocker recovery key.
• BitLocker recovery keys: Frequently asked questions.

• BitLocker

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

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Hi Singh,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

In order to get clarity on this issue and assist you with appropriate troubleshooting steps, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

1. Are you not able login to your computer due to BitLocker Recovery Key?
2. Did you ever setup BitLocker Recovery Key on your computer?
3. Are you not able to login to your Microsoft Account to find the BitLocker Recovery Key?
4. Are you using Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Professional?

Meanwhile, try finding BitLocker Recovery Key if you have ever setup BitLocker Recovery Key for your computer.

Please elaborate on the issue, so that we can understand the concern and get back to us to help you further.

 

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