Daves Computer Tips - Group: Computer Operating Systems https://davescomputertips.com/forum/?group=1 Simple:Press Version 6.11.14 Jim Hillier on Bitlocker Key https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/bitlocker-key/#p16207 Windows 11 Operating System https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/bitlocker-key/#p16207 Good to hear you got it sorted, well done.

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:29:06 -0400 kburra on Bitlocker Key https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/bitlocker-key/#p16205 Windows 11 Operating System https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/bitlocker-key/#p16205 After about an hour, I finally got the BitLocker number so I could unlock the HP All-in-One. Needed to log in first. Microsoft account, then search on the recovery site.
539*****-045573-581834-434170-275451-153989-056485-******
48 Digits!!!

]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:01:37 -0400 kburra on Bitlocker Key https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/bitlocker-key/#p16204 Windows 11 Operating System https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/bitlocker-key/#p16204 Thanks for reply,yes that comes up and it goes through the operation, then also auto goes through Diagnose, then continues to enter Bitlocker recovery number, 28 digits it is, evidently. Now stuck because it can't find that serial number? I ...]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:37:54 -0400 Jim Hillier on Bitlocker Key https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/bitlocker-key/#p16203 Windows 11 Operating System https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/bitlocker-key/#p16203 Oh dear, that's not good.

First off, you'll need to get into Advanced Startup/Recovery mode, as per the attached screenshot. 

Try this; restart the PC and as soon as the manufacturer's logo appears (and before the OS starts to load) press and ...]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:49:58 -0400 kburra on Bitlocker Key https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/bitlocker-key/#p16202 Windows 11 Operating System https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/bitlocker-key/#p16202 Have a problem with HP All-in-One PC not booting up in Win 11, asking for Bitlocker recovery key number. Have no idea where that is or how to find it. HELP!! Typing this on another pc Win10

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:44:21 -0400 Jim Hillier on Trouble with Visual C++ Runtimes keeping me from installing software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/trouble-with-visual-c-runtimes-keeping-me-from-installing-software/#p16200 Windows 11 Operating System https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/trouble-with-visual-c-runtimes-keeping-me-from-installing-software/#p16200 The fact that an in-place upgrade, which involves a complete code swap, didn't fix the issue seems to suggest that there might be a conflict with one of your installed programs. A clean install would certainly eliminate that possibility.

However, I ...]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:16:29 -0400 Vickie Rock on Trouble with Visual C++ Runtimes keeping me from installing software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/trouble-with-visual-c-runtimes-keeping-me-from-installing-software/#p16199 Windows 11 Operating System https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/trouble-with-visual-c-runtimes-keeping-me-from-installing-software/#p16199

Jim Hillier said
Hey Vickie,
That is a really strange one. I cannot see that you've missed something, your list of what you've tried so far covers everything I would have suggested. Especially the in-place upgrade, if that ...]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:44:12 -0400 Jim Hillier on Trouble with Visual C++ Runtimes keeping me from installing software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/trouble-with-visual-c-runtimes-keeping-me-from-installing-software/#p16198 Windows 11 Operating System https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/trouble-with-visual-c-runtimes-keeping-me-from-installing-software/#p16198 Hey Vickie,

That is a really strange one. I cannot see that you've missed something, your list of what you've tried so far covers everything I would have suggested. Especially the in-place upgrade, if that didn't fix it I have no ...]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:28:55 -0400 Vickie Rock on Trouble with Visual C++ Runtimes keeping me from installing software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/trouble-with-visual-c-runtimes-keeping-me-from-installing-software/#p16197 Windows 11 Operating System https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/trouble-with-visual-c-runtimes-keeping-me-from-installing-software/#p16197 My Desktop PC has developed a problem.  I first noticed it when I attempted to install TurboTax to do my taxes.  It wouldn't install and said it couldn't install because it was unable to install the current version of Visual ...]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:09:30 -0400 Jim Hillier on DISM restore health command fails https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/dism-restore-health-command-fails/#p16196 Windows 11 Operating System https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/dism-restore-health-command-fails/#p16196 Hey Claw,

Nice to hear from you mate.

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:49:36 -0400 Claw on DISM restore health command fails https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/dism-restore-health-command-fails/#p16195 Windows 11 Operating System https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/dism-restore-health-command-fails/#p16195 Hey Jim, I think you're right about the internet connection.  

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:27:39 -0400 Mindblower on Cyber Ghost Error https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-10-operating-system/cyber-ghost-error/#p16187 Windows 10 Operating System https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-10-operating-system/cyber-ghost-error/#p16187 Hi kburra.  Have followed your post and wish you would update your progress, especially after you solved your problem?  You did solve the problem?  Hope you receive this post and reply, Mindblower! 

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:18:17 -0400 Jim Hillier on DISM restore health command fails https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/dism-restore-health-command-fails/#p16185 Windows 11 Operating System https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/dism-restore-health-command-fails/#p16185 You must have misunderstood Ken. My advice was to run the sfc /scannow command regularly, not the DISM > RestoreHealth command. That should only be run if/when experiencing issues.

Sorry if I failed to make that clear.

Anyway, seeing how you are ...]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:56:46 -0400 ken10254 on DISM restore health command fails https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/dism-restore-health-command-fails/#p16184 Windows 11 Operating System https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/dism-restore-health-command-fails/#p16184 Hi Jim;

I was running it on your advise  🙂

After reading your article, I thought I'd give it a try and see what the fuss was about.

Little did I know........

I'm on the fence with a repair install. I've tried the DISM ...]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:46:05 -0400 Jim Hillier on DISM restore health command fails https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/dism-restore-health-command-fails/#p16182 Windows 11 Operating System https://davescomputertips.com/forum/windows-11-operating-system/dism-restore-health-command-fails/#p16182 Hey Ken,

Frankly, a repair install (or in-place upgrade) is probably your best best. In my experience, with this type of issue, you can try umpteen possible solutions all to no avail and end up performing an in-place upgrade anyway.

So, you'll ...]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:47:42 -0500