Windows 10: Disable Bitlocker Encryption on Windows 11 Home 2022

Hi, I just received a Dell Inspiron 7415 2 in 1 with Windows 11 Home pre-installed. Version 10.0.22000 Build 22000 Feb 10th 22I did the set up and logged into my outlook account as requested. A few days later, I triggered a Bitlocker lockdown while testing the laptop with a bootable Linux usb to see how it looked. I had never heard of Bitlocker at this stage! I found a key in the outlook account but was still stunned as I hadn't been asked at any stage whether I wanted to encrypt the harddrive.I now want to remove this feature, but can't see how to.All of the tutorials online mention menus

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BitLocker Encrypted Hard Drive to MAC

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I regret the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you.



I suggest you to perform below mentioned steps to disable BitLocker.

To disable BitLocker I would suggest you try the following steps and see if it helps.

• 
  Press Windows key + X and click on
  Control Panel.
  
• 
  Change View by from Category
  to Large Icons/Small Icons.
  
• 
  Click on BitLocker Drive Encryption and click on
  Turn BitLocker Off.
  
• 
  Follow on screen instructions. Click on Decrypt the Drive
  when the message appears.
  

I would suggest you click on the link below and refer the following article.

Scenario 12: Turning Off BitLocker Drive Encryption (Windows 7)

Scenario 12: Turning Off BitLocker Drive Encryption (Windows 7)

(You can refer the steps in the above link as they are applicable for Windows 10 as well)



Check if it helps.



I hope the information helps. Please keep us posted on the issue. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.

Thank you.

 

Disable Automatic Bitlocker Encryption

If AES-128 is equally secure as AES-256, then I’ll just leave it set as Automatic Encryption.

Even MS decided to drop the BitLocker AES-256 requirement from their Security Baseline.

https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/...-server-v1903/

Would disabling Secure Boot before installing Windows should disable the Automatic Bitlocker Encryption in case I decide to disable it?

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Would disabling Secure Boot before installing Windows should disable the Automatic Bitlocker Encryption in case I decide to disable it?

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Would disabling Secure Boot before installing Windows should disable the Automatic Bitlocker Encryption in case I decide to disable it?

 

Device Encryption not avaiable

Hello Fraczek,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

We understand your concern in this regard.

• Are you referring to BitLocker Drive Encryption?
• What preventing you from doing this?
• Did you get any error message or code while doing this?

Before you come up with the above information, suggest you to refer the article

Help protect your files using BitLocker Drive Encryption and see if it help you.

Do refer the article
Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Step-by-Step Guide and check if it help you with the required information.

Keep us posted if you require further assistance.