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MaineLobster
Dec 15, 2025Iron Contributor
Solved How can I shutdown a newly installed Windows 11 without a Microsoft Account ?
I bought a used Windows 10 laptop with an enclosure that has an exterior coloured in rose gold. The installation is encrypted with BitLocker. I was not given a BitLocker key. This unit is an HP 1...
EstherMom
Dec 17, 2025Bronze Contributor
Power it back on and immediately start pressing the F10 key repeatedly (once per second). Timing is critical—press F10 immediately after hitting the power button.