Windows 10: Cannot access an old laptop

Discus and support Cannot access an old laptop in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I used to use an old laptop for school and now it’s asking for bitlocker recovery key. When I log into my school account I can see the device ID but it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Neel Patel5, Feb 23, 2025 at 6:07 PM.

  1. NEEL PATEL5
    Neel Patel5 Win User

    Cannot access an old laptop


    I used to use an old laptop for school and now it’s asking for bitlocker recovery key. When I log into my school account I can see the device ID but it says no bitlocker key found for this device.What can I do here?I don’t want to delete the drive , I don’t know when the key was generated and where it would be saved.This is the only MS account that I logged into using this laptop.Thanks

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    Neel Patel5, Feb 23, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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  2. JACK63SS
    jack63ss Win User

    LAPTOP is not accessible ..... Access is denied.

    I am trying to share a folder on a LAPTOP. I have other a number of other systems that have folders Shared and they work fine, but with this one I get the error "LAPTOP is not accessible ..... Access is denied." when I try to access it from a different Win10 system. So I went thru the entire "How to Share Files and Folders Over a Network in Windows 10" tutorial step by step. File and Print Sharing is enabled, SMB1.0 client & server are running, and Everyone has Full Access to the Share. Still get the error. I have tried it with the Network Public and Private, with the same result. Any suggestions ? Microsoft Windows 10 Home Version 10.0.19042 Build 19042
     
    jack63ss, Feb 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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  3. NORDIC
    Nordic Win User
    What to do with old laptop

    If you actually read the thread it is a spare old laptop.
     
    Nordic, Feb 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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  4. BLACK PANTHER
    Black Panther Win User

    Cannot access an old laptop

    Laptop problem: Black vertical "sidebar" [Update]

    I will try that... do you think I have complete access to replace the monitor cable without dismantling the laptop from step 1? *Eek! Cannot access an old laptop :eek:
    Tbh it's a bit scary.
     
    Black Panther, Feb 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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