I cannot access the C: drive for it is blocked. I do get the X:/windows/system32 drive. I read that if one gets the X drive, it's big trouble.
I cannot do a clean reinstall, for none of the dos commands work in this X: drive. I cannot proved a screen shot for that, like all other commands is not recognized. When I tried the commands listed in the Microsoft leterature dealing with BitLocker, the commands cannot be found in the X:/ drive.
When I go to the C: from the X: I get the error message that C; is locked and I should go to control panel to unlock it. Fat Chance. Again, the Dos commands are not recognized.
I really do appreciate your suggestions, for a number of you have responded. But I am afraid I have a very expensive paper weight courtesy of Microsoft and 21st century computing. I am willing to try anything else one of you might suggest.