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manage-bde

CautionManage BitLocker

manage-bde -status

Shows encryption status; -unlock with -rp uses the 48-digit recovery key. Know where keys live.

Examples

  • manage-bde -status C:Check encryption status
  • manage-bde -unlock D: -rp 123456-...Unlock with recovery key

Syntax

manage-bde [-status] [-unlock drive -rp KEY]

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