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The tag 'hard drive locked' covers issues where Windows installation fails because the hard drive is locked, as seen in a Windows 10 upgrade attempt from Windows 7. The error message 'Windows 10 cannot be installed because your hard drive is locked' appears during setup, often after selecting an upgrade option like keeping personal files. Troubleshooting typically involves unlocking the drive, which may require checking BitLocker encryption, disk management settings, or using command-line tools to remove drive locks. This tag is relevant for users encountering drive lock errors during Windows installation or upgrade processes.
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    Windows 10 Windows 10 Won't Install

    Hi. I tried to install Windows 10 today, but failed three times. I'm running Windows 7 64. I went through the process of downloading and installing Windows 10. I get a window asking how I want to configure my keyboard. I click on U.S. Another window opens and there are several boxes to...
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    • computer issues configuration error failed install hard drive hard drive locked installation keyboard personal data remove files system tech support troubleshooting upgrade user help windows 10 windows 7 windows upgrade
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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