Steps to Turn Off BitLocker

Follow these steps to disable BitLocker encryption:

  1. Open Command Prompt with Administrator Privileges:

    Press Win + X, then select Command Prompt (Admin) or Windows PowerShell (Admin).

  2. Enter the Command to Turn Off BitLocker:

    In the Command Prompt window, type the following commands and press Enter after each one:

    manage-bde -off c:
    manage-bde -off d:
  3. Wait for the Process to Complete:

    BitLocker will begin decrypting the drive. The process might take some time depending on the size of the drive.

  4. Restart the Computer:

    Once the decryption process is complete, restart your computer to ensure the changes take effect.