Outside of that, you can simply wipe the drive or format it. Also, if they have a Microsoft Account, the key may be there if they chose the option to save the key to their account. I certainly wouldn't want a drive encryption tool that can be bypassed by a BIOS resetĬouldn't you just contact your friend and get the key? Shouldn't be that hard to do. Setting the BIOS to default won't release BitLocker's security or else it's useless. Is there anything I've missed or anyone of you have other suggesions? After all the forums and videos, I assume I have a locked Disk which preventing my laptop from booting to Windows. Below are what I have already tried and some of the settings.īIOS seems to be good -> tried both Secure Boot Enabled and Disabled, Boot Order is set to USB first, there are no Supervisorīit Locker -> Don't Have a key but 3 options below on my screen takes me back to BIOS, Some forums mention about "skip this drive" which I don't see as a option (which will eventually taking you to the Win Recovery options)Ĭannot access CMD via Win Recovery mode due to Bit Locker screen. I don't have a such a recovery key or a password,since this is not my laptop and don't know where it was earlier.ĭid some research before posting here, but it got me nowhere. After exiting bios laptop booted up, Lenovo logo appeared and then came the Bit Locker screen asking for password. Then had a look through BIOS, which is set to UEFI mode. it flashes and comes back to the same screen. However, when I tried to press F12 to select boot menu, I can see my USB but nothing happens when selected. Its (Lenovo ThinkPad T450) currently using Win 10 but Im trying to clean install Win 10 on it with using a bootable USB I created and used on other devices. Now, things are much easier, since you can activate Windows 10 with a Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 key.I received a used laptop from a friend which was purchased from an auction. Previously, Microsoft forced users to upgrade to Windows 10 before they could start fresh and do a clean install–which was annoyingly complicated and time-consuming. RELATED: Windows 10 is Out Today: Should You Upgrade?
However, you can always install VLC to get DVD playback or use one of the more fully featured Windows Media Center alternatives. Or, you may need to perform a clean install on a computer without an existing Windows system after installing a new hard drive. Of course, you’ll miss out on the good pre-installed apps, like the free DVD player program that comes with many PCs. This is particularly useful if you’ve purchased a new Windows 10 PC and it includes manufacturer-installed bloatware you don’t want. Microsoft allows you to get an entirely fresh system by performing a clean install. The Windows 10 upgrade process drags old files, settings, and programs from your previous Windows system to your new one.
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