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This Guide shows example commands on how to deal with Bitlocker. The first command below will let you see if it is enabled or not.
Check the status of Bitlocker Encryption on a computer: Copy to Clipboard
manage-bde -statusShow the recovery key for the C: drive: Copy to Clipboard
manage-bde -protectors C: -getMicrosoft link to see all recovery keys: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=237614 Lock a bitlocker drive: Copy to Clipboard
manage-bde -lock d: -ForceDismountRepair a damaged Bitlocker volume: Copy to Clipboard
repair-bde /?Copy to Clipboard
repair-bde d: e:\backup.img /forceDell Computer asking for Bitlocker without notification - You may be able to change a BIOS setting back which will make the computer stop asking for the bitlocker key Try enabling UEFI/Secure Boot, PTT in BIOS. https://www.wintips.org/fix-dell-laptop-needs-the-bitlocker-recovery-key/ Auto unlock a drive using a batch file. This has security implications, ensure you do this safely! These all need to run as admin 1: Create an unlock file in C:\ that will be able to unlock the D: bitlocker protected drive: Copy to Clipboard
manage-bde -protectors -add d: -rk c:\2: Find the new file that was created. It will look like 'C:\123AB123-1A23-78BC-941A-J019014322A0.BEK' Copy to Clipboard
dir C:\ /a3: Unlock the D: Drive. Copy to Clipboard manage-bde -unlock d: -rk C:\123AB123-1A23-78BC-941A-J019014322A0.BEK |