Windows 10: Windows 11 24H2 Bitlocker encryption

“PreventDeviceEncryption” Registry Key: is already present in my windows 23h2 what will heppen during update to 24h2 if that update is installed via windows update and will the keep my files option of the reset this pc function keep it in my registry?

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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.

 

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.

 

Turning off BITLOCKER encryption on WINDOWS 11 Home?

Hi SteveLlo,

Use the manage-bde.exe command-line.

• manage-bde -unlock <driveletter> -RecoveryPassword [your 48-digit recovery password]
  
• manage-bde -off <driveletter>
  

Example:

• manage-bde -unlock D: -RecoveryPassword [your 48-digit recovery password]
  
• manage-bde -off D:
  

See also:

Remove BitLocker Encryption from a drive via Windows 10/11 Home Edition » Winhelponline

manage-bde | Microsoft Learn

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