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‎11-21-2022 05:11 PM

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Product: 15-fa0031dx
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11

Help, I want to get rid of Windows 11 home, which was preinstalled on this "15-fa0031dx" laptop. I plan to install my favorite version of Windows 10, LTSC x64. I need to remove Bitlocker drive software as well. I just want a normal Windows 10 laptop, thank you. Craig Conway

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‎11-22-2022 05:58 PM

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SOLVED 🙂 OK, in Windows 11, disable Bitlocker Drive Encryption. Update the BIOS (from HP's website). Then simply run "setup.exe" from the LTSC 2021 x64 thumb drive that couldn't boot. (Run it right in Windows 11).The installer will download drivers and such, then install. If you choose "keep nothing" it will erase the hard drive and install Windows 10. I downloaded Windows 10 LTSC 2021 x64 from Archive dot org. I'll try to post the link in the next comment. So, good news,  "15-fa0031dx" laptop can indeed run Windows 10. OK, bang a gong, and wang chung tonight. Craig Conway. 

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‎11-22-2022 05:58 PM

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SOLVED 🙂 OK, in Windows 11, disable Bitlocker Drive Encryption. Update the BIOS (from HP's website). Then simply run "setup.exe" from the LTSC 2021 x64 thumb drive that couldn't boot. (Run it right in Windows 11).The installer will download drivers and such, then install. If you choose "keep nothing" it will erase the hard drive and install Windows 10. I downloaded Windows 10 LTSC 2021 x64 from Archive dot org. I'll try to post the link in the next comment. So, good news,  "15-fa0031dx" laptop can indeed run Windows 10. OK, bang a gong, and wang chung tonight. Craig Conway. 

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‎11-22-2022 05:59 PM

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https://archive.org/details/win10ltsc2021enx64

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