How to turn off Bitlocker encryption using CMD at the command prompt

Have you ever encountered the problem of being unable to access an encrypted hard drive because BitLocker encryption is enabled but the key cannot be found? PHP editor Banana will detail how to disable BitLocker encryption using the command prompt (CMD) in this summary to help you solve this problem. Continue reading to learn more about the detailed steps and considerations for this process.

Enter the following command in the administrator command prompt to close

manage-bde-offC:

But sometimes the following prompt appears:

Error 1

This volume stores one or more external keys that can run automatic unlocking on other volumes. This type of key must first be deleted before this volume can be unlocked.

At this time, you need to execute the following command first: (If the system partition is not C, change the drive letter below)

manage-bde-autounlock-ClearAllKeysc:

Error 2

This operation cannot be performed because the volume is locked. .

manage-bde-unlockc:-rp123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678

Note: Replace "123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678" with your 48-bit key

Find the recovery key address https://account.microsoft.com/devices/recoverykey

Check whether the status is unlocked

manage-bde-statusC:

Then execute it again

manage-bde-offC:

It will prompt that decryption is in progress and it will take a certain amount of time.

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