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how to fix my computer lenovo thinkpad 15 gen 4 bitlocked dont need any of data saved on it

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2026-04-17T15:54:38.7233333+00:00

how do i get rid of bitlock for good i dont have a thumb drive i have two computers but its a lenovo15 gen 4 i just want the computer how it came was windows 10 can i upgrade aswell

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  1. DaveM121 872.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-04-17T16:30:15.72+00:00

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    If your drive is encrypted with Bitlocker, the only place the Bitlocker Recovery key is automatically stored is on the associated Microsoft account on the link below, be sure to check any Microsoft account that may have been used on the PC and also any work or school account that may be linked to the PC.

    Note: even if your device is not shown on the Microsoft account online, the key may still be available on this link.

    https://account.microsoft.com/devices/recoverykey

    Are you able to find the Bitlocker Recovery Key on any account that may have been used or linked to the laptop?

    If not, do you have a safe backup of your files, or use a cloud service like OneDrive to sync your files online.

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    If you are unable to find the Bitlocker Recovery Key on any account that may have been used on that device, then I am sorry for the bad news, a Windows reset will not work on an encrypted drive, the only way to access that device is to create a bootable Windows USB on another working PC and use that to clean install Windows and at the start of the installation, delete all partitions on the drive to remove the encryption, which will sadly result in loss of all data on the drive.

    Do you want to install Windows 10 or 11 on that laptop?

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