Windows 10: Disabling Bitlocker Encryption

Hi there I'm Using a Dell Inspiron 3501. I have a problem in my windows 11 PC. That is one of my drives which has important files in it is suddenly encrypted with Bitlocker. Actually I did not set any passwords to my drives but I dont know how it came to my drives. So i tried to find the recovery key by searching it in aka.ms/myrecoverykey but it does not show the relevant key displayed in the drive to enter the 48 digit recovery key. I even tried to Load the key using a USB drive but it wasn't successful too. Please help me on this inquiry!

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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?

 

Bitlocker Drive Encryption(Not Responding) at 84.5%

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

We understand your concern, as you are trying to encrypt the complete hard drive with BitLocker Drive Encryption and now it’s not responding as well.



We would suggest you to refer this
BitLocker: Use BitLocker Drive Encryption Tools to manage BitLocker article and check manage-bde section, if that helps to make the changes.



However, for further queries we would suggest you to post your query in

TechNet forums, where we have experts and support professionals who are well equipped with the knowledge on BitLocker to assist you with the appropriate troubleshooting steps.



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator