Windows 10 Recovering BitLocker Key or Wiping a PC with a Deleted Linked Account

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I tried installing Linux on an external hard drive but had to apparently turn off RST. However, before I could do that, I encountered the BitLocker screen. I'm concerned that the BitLocker key is linked to my old school account, which has since been deleted. How can I either 1) get access to the recovery key even though my account has been deleted, or 2) wipe the PC? I attempted a factory reset using Dell's software, but it was likely blocked because of the BitLocker key. The same issue occurred when I tried using Windows' factory reset. Edit: I also tried simply removing the hard drive but th

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