Windows 10: Windows 11 Setup Hard Disk Reset Bitlocker

I recently updated my HP Pavilion , before it locked my laptop into Bitlocker mode despite me never installing or knowing Bitlocker was installed. Following previous replies to my previous thread: I did a clean Windows 11 install using a USB Drive, after managing to select the Hard Disk, it stopped me. please help me. i can not unlock Bitlocker without the key and installing a clean windows version won’t go through.

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W7 Hard drive partition issue

to get rid of that 100 meg windows partition that setup creates for you on a new install on a blank hdd:

- press shift+f10 when on the partition management screen in setup <-- this opens a command prompt
- diskpart <-- start the windows command line partition management tool
- list disk <--- list the installed hdds in this computer for the next step
- select disk 0 <- might have to replace 0 with the number of the correct disk
- clean <-- this will erase all data on the disk you selected one step up- dont use the wrong disk!
- create partition primary <- creates a primary partition taking up all space on the drive, adjust the command if necessary
- exit, exit to exit diskpart and the command prompt
- click refresh in partition manager and select your newly created partition and install to that

 

BitLocker Encrypted Hard Drive to MAC

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I regret the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you.



I suggest you to perform below mentioned steps to disable BitLocker.

To disable BitLocker I would suggest you try the following steps and see if it helps.

• 
  Press Windows key + X and click on
  Control Panel.
  
• 
  Change View by from Category
  to Large Icons/Small Icons.
  
• 
  Click on BitLocker Drive Encryption and click on
  Turn BitLocker Off.
  
• 
  Follow on screen instructions. Click on Decrypt the Drive
  when the message appears.
  

I would suggest you click on the link below and refer the following article.

Scenario 12: Turning Off BitLocker Drive Encryption (Windows 7)

Scenario 12: Turning Off BitLocker Drive Encryption (Windows 7)

(You can refer the steps in the above link as they are applicable for Windows 10 as well)



Check if it helps.



I hope the information helps. Please keep us posted on the issue. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.

Thank you.

 

Hard Disk Can't Open REFS Bitlocker

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand your concern, as you are unable to open REFS BitLocker on the hard drive.



However, we would suggest you to post your query in
TechNet
forums, where we have expertise and support professionals who are well equipped with the knowledge on REFS BitLocker to assist you with the appropriate troubleshooting steps.



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community