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Decrypts the drive and turns off BitLocker. All key protectors are removed when decryption is complete.
Syntax
manage-bde -off [<volume>] [-computername <name>] [{-?|/?}] [{-help|-h}]
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
<volume> |
Specifies a drive letter followed by a colon, a volume GUID path, or a mounted volume. |
| -computername | Specifies that manage-bde.exe will be used to modify BitLocker protection on a different computer. You can also use -cn as an abbreviated version of this command. |
<name> |
Represents the name of the computer on which to modify BitLocker protection. Accepted values include the computer's NetBIOS name and the computer's IP address. |
| -? or /? | Displays brief Help at the command prompt. |
| -help or -h | Displays complete Help at the command prompt. |
Examples
To turn off BitLocker on drive C, type:
manage-bde –off C: