How to Remove BitLocker Encryption on Windows 10

[@Britec09]

Hope this video helps you out, chuck us a LIKE 👍

[@swaroopingavale9636]

i have a question.... i have a pendrive locked by bitlocker on another pc . now i dont have the password and access to that main computer so i cant open that pendrive. will this trick work without knowing password and main computer.

[@earlsjrcomputer5208]

Do you any idea how to block google installing on your pc

[@HONEY9080]

it doesnt help it says "Disable-BitLocker" command isnt recognized

[@ayushkumarsingh5875]

Bro i used your technique and it worked perfect but now please tell me how turn on the bit Locker again, I can't do that - please help! 🥺

[@forevermidnitetv151]

@@HONEY9080 Same thing is happening to me.

[@dineshsuthar3715]

I was in a big trouble when I formatted my C drive (system drive) and my other drives like D, E and F were locked by bitlocker and I didn't know the recovery key. After some trial and error, I finally was able to unlock those drive without losing the data. Here is how you can also unlock your drives: (You need to have a dell laptop) -Restart system and enter a BIOS mode (Keep pressing F12 if you are a dell user. For other manufacturers, key might get differ). -After entering BIOS, you will see an option called 'SupportAssist OS Recovery' and press enter. -Choose option RESET (This will re-install the factory operation system that came with the system when you had bought it) -After choosing RESET, you will see 2 options: Reset to factory setting and Reset and update. -Choose Reset to factory setting (You might want to take back up of your C drive if there are any important files stored on your desktop, documents, downloads, etc. because this will format your C drive (where windows is installed) and will re-install the factory OS.) -It will take 15-20 mins and you are done! -You will be asked setup your system (like new). -Once it is done, you will see that your locked drives have been unlocked successfully and data is still there in the drives as you left. THIS IS HOW IT WORKED FOR ME. I'M POSTING THIS IN ORDER TO HELP SOMEONE WHO IS FACING THE SIMILAR ISSUE.

[@shadowboyninja4043]

thanks man

[@kanmanikannu1214]

Thanks a lot Ive just tried, it works

[@dhanamanandhar8105]

Unlocked D: but E: still locekd

[@syntheticdissident8915]

Thank you so much for making such a clear tutorial on how to do this. My Lenovo did not have the control panel option to turn off bitlocker. Really annoying problem to deal with.

[@dansclassics]

Why is it not asking for a password to unlock BitLocker; is it because you are already logged into the machine it was made on; what if it was an external disk plugged into another machine; would it ask for the password to turn it off; otherwise, what is the point of bitlocker; just plug the drive into another machine and turn it off.

[@chrisbecker4935]

It tells me "Disable-Bitlocker" is not recognized as an internal or external command. Any possible fix on this issue?

[@Colombo.s]

The first command didn't work but the actual disabling of the bitlocker worked, thanks!

[@celestepalm6949]

What about when BitLocker already has you locked out of your Cdrive so you can't access the StartUp menu? Seems you have to do everything in Blue Screen land & must do all the code there. Do you have a vid for that?

[@thatsmyopinion.whatsyours8825]

Everybody does these videos assuming you have access to Windows . When my laptop starts it IMMEDIATELY asks for the bitlocker key and that is as far as you get.

[@MrChaluliss]

Having this issue now with my work/school laptop. Did you ever resolve this?

[@ITSONLYMEWATCHING]

Having the same issue.

[@sergiougazio7976]

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[@hector_romero]

To solve this Issue you have, go to the bios, manage to activate the secure booting option, then restart and it may now recognize your encryption.

[@THamer-on8dx]

Same problem, I can't type, cmd, get to advance, nothing. Smh. Dell forced me to update and I haven't been able to get into my computer since. I never set up any passwords.

[@glikiespenies]

You are the best of all. Thank you I was looking to unlock and no one said that easy and 3 ways to do it.

[@Richie016]

Liked the tutorial on removing BitLocker, the default Win10 feature works fine.

[@Coolman728]

Thank you so much. None of the other videos I watched were helpful and didn't get straight to the point like you did.

[@ampeg187]

So you are telling me you can do this on any drive? Or this only works for a drive or usb that was originaly set bitlocker encryption from your pc? Because whats the point of bitlocker then if you can reset it from any pc simply from powershell im confused 🤔

[@francorp.1068]

He is only removing bitlocker from the unit, but he had to enter the password previously

[@MrTimjm009]

What defense is there against a user getting onto a given computer and using this command to de crypt your drives ? Once they know this they could do this to any machine from command prompt . Even if they cant log onto the machine , can this be done by rebooting the machine to command prompt only ?

[@franciskatende1566]

why dont you test it?

[@coolcock_]

First method with powershell helped me, thank you!

[@raphaelgiffoni501]

Man, you're a genius! Thank you so much! It worked! The only way on the entire internet that really works!

[@billkelly8477]

No doubt the best place on the internet to get really great technical help. Thank you and keep up the good work.

[@claytonvernon8793]

"inverted commas" is my new "word" of the day

[@shawn2571]

All I get is disable bitlocker is not recognized as and internal or external command. Does it only work when windows is booted? My laptop is stuck in the recovery mode and won't boot into windows. I can access the command prompt through recovery options but it doesn't seem to be working. Every time you reboot it asks for a bit locker key. And my niece said she never set one up on the computer?

[@sergiougazio7976]

Did you solve the problem?

[@shawn2571]

@@sergiougazio7976 I think I did eventually but it was a while ago can't remember how I did it.

[@deoclid]

I can't find bitlocker on my windows 10 control panel

[@GRsBlueBiHan]

The status of the drive F was unlocked. So I assume this is for when you actually know the password. I don't think it's possible to remove the encryption without knowing the password in the first place and keep the data. Am I wrong?

[@MrTimjm009]

I was thinking the same . A user could reboot the computer to command prompt and enter the commands . Would there still be a password needed?

[@frankdaeran352]

You are right. At 0:18 you can see that F drive is unlocked. That Power Shell method with the Disable-Bitlocker command would not work if the drive was Bitlocker locked. He should've been a little clearer on that.

[@metalheadmalta]

Totally correct. Video is totally wrong.

[@AJAYCHAUDHARY-ci1ul]

absolutely ! And also not universal or should have fix for windows 10 home user

[@metalheadmalta]

Apologies for bringing this out. But this does not work at all... obviously, how can it do so? What would be the point of passwords if something like this was allowed to happen?

[@ethimself5064]

Curious as I have never used this: Does this slow down one's computer when used like auto Defrag(usually big updates etc? Just how well does it work in general? Thanks

[@ianwebb3581]

Very useful overview but my laptop is locked following a repair to my Dell Win 11 Home laptop. I had removed my "data" SSD prior to the repair and when I replaced it post repair the SSD became encrypted. I've no Bitlocker key and the disk is locked. The "manage-bde" command won't work because the disk is locked and it won't unlock it without a key. Suitable subject for a video Brian?

[@sardarwajedalikhan]

hey, Did you get any solution yet? Your and mine story is exactly the same. So please tell me if you have got any solution. Waiting for your kind reply Regards

[@bantymech8242]

Wonderful again...Can you make some video editing videos, just for knowledge and fun.😁

[@mayurbhimani5943]

'Disable-Bitlocker' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. cant work

[@sandeepvk]

My drive is on c: When i type the command {Disable-BitLocker -MountPoint "C:"} it says : 'Disable-BitLocker' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

[@sergiougazio7976]

Did you solve it?

[@lavank18]

Your inputs truly helped 👏🏻👍🏻 Thanks for the useful video 😊

[@coburn_karma]

Wait a minute....how can you do this to a drive without entering the password? If anyone can just use the command prompt to disable bitlocker, what's the point of locking it. Something is missing in this tutorial.

[@HONEY9080]

It is for after you ahve the recovery key

[@lorasweing8068]

Is that so you tell me what is the point of adding password to windows if it can be bypassed or cracked with a help of softwares 😂

[@kawwicat7739]

The disable bitlocker mount point part wouldn’t work on my pc even when i typed the numerical password it displayed or F or a random letter

[@wallywildman9490]

"Disable=Bitlocker is not a recognized as an internal or external command" is what I get at that point. Would you have some more help?

[@d.d5619]

sameeee

[@earlglass6328]

Great information thanks Are you the photo artist of your amazing wallpaper? If so your wallpapers are absolutely extraordinarily Beautiful and Amazing.

[@adrianwysocki1086]

Simple straight forward!!!! Thank you!!!

[@mansoorahmad8425]

Can bit lock is off just making turn off bit lock from control panel If not using cmd commands

[@geojohnson5613]

Hi Brian. Could you make a video regarding the use of password managers? I have used LastPass for many years but recently heard that they were tracking activity. Which password manager do you recommend? Thanks for all the great information you share. Geo from Kalamazoo, MI

[@daveholden3935]

...and for people who only have a C: drive with the OS on it ?

[@migranfamiliaturcaaytekin9797]

:/ what can I do when Disable-BitLocker is not recognized as an internal or external command ??

[@Georgia-Red-Mud]

simple instruction make great videos..great job

[@dellloveos8623]

Sadly Im running Home Edition, with bitlocker on and doesn't work, it say command doesn't recognized

[@tamary.leitmotiv]

Help! the command doesn't work ,and I don't have the link "bitlocker drive encryption in the system and security control panel. what can I do?? I need what's on that hard drive, please help me

[@hoodiegamer9256]

Finally a tutorial that works. Thank you.

[@prottoyamin9148]

i need some help. my powershell is giving me error as commandnotfoundexception.

[@1965kings]

The why remove bitlocker altogether would be insightful.

[@user-ux3qt4sx3e]

Bitlocker partitions dont get merge to unlocated space if u want to extend your drive size.

[@evelynnveleni]

I am unable to access the desktop and am stuck in the win10 installation screen. It shows that the primary partition is encrypted and looks like I will have to use CMD to unlock this, hopefully.

[@sergiougazio7976]

Did you solve the problem? I am stuck on The same area

[@evelynnveleni]

@@sergiougazio7976 yes I was able to do it through cmd, I don't know the exact video but if you do a search for " removing bit locker through cmd" I think you will find it. I'll let you know if I find anything.

[@evelynnveleni]

@@sergiougazio7976 try this method

[@whatyouwant8007]

Thanks bro👍 I will support you

[@arksurvivalevolved9190]

How about when the bitlocker is on, on our C: drive with operating system? Said something about recovery password so I got scared.. No prblem on our C? Thank you

[@geezed247]

Mate your amazing I need to put a hard drive in my laptop. The one in there now is the newest one it just looks like a little circuit board with the stander connection on it . You can move it to a different place inside and put the standard hard drive were the other one was . I got a dell latitude E7440. Basically I tuke a hard drive from a sky box but it needs formatting etc . Have you got a video you done which can show me how to do please. It will be great to get heard back from you . Thanks again buddy keep up the good work

[@TtxrB]

it says i have none, however when i try to do a bios update, it says i do have one. what do i do. help

[@nahbro3965]

How do u know what letter your drive is, it says F isn’t recognized as

[@ROOMSESSIONS]

I wonder if possible to know hows to find the recovery key from blue screen using a booting usb? because my microsoft surface 3 is locked and dont want to reset my laptop, I tried to use a cmd from comand prompt but doesnt work.. any suggestions? thanks

[@KaranSahota_theoriginal]

i don't have the padlock on the drive so does that mean's drive is not encrypted ? i have the newer windows 10

[@sardarwajedalikhan]

Hey Britec09, I have installed new windows and my laptop D drive got locked by Bitlocker and i do not have key and access to email. I have tried the way you have explained but couldn't get unlocked yet. Looking forward for your help Regards

[@onehighrider]

Worked, easy and on point :))

[@shinchan7935]

Great and informative video, thanks 👌

[@ThomasShears-o9c]

Thanks mate it worked on my secondary drive but not on the windows drive to mt suprise it quotes (cannot be turned off on operating system until the auto unlock feature has been disabled for fixed and removable drives.

[@dereckshepperd1581]

Hello Britec09. I've already watched this video and followed the instructions you give, but I have a big problem. The bitlocker locked the C: disk, and I can't use many of the main settings in Windows. In fact, the code of "Disable-Bitlocker" isn't recognized in PowerShell. I would be very thankful if you help me with this problem :(.

[@CALLmeeNATTY]

I have the same problem the bitlocker also locked the C: disk and I can’t find anything to help me disable that

[@dellloveos8623]

Same too, with running home editions doesn't work

[@userwest626]

I followed the commands get error 'Disable-BitLocker : This drive is locked by BitLocker Drive Encryption. You must unlock this drive from Control Pane.' when i go to control panel click on unlok drive, nothngs happens. what do to ?

[@wellwisher9884]

Dear Sir, Could you please tell me that, I have encrypted my 2TB flash drive on my Laptop, But When I use the same 2TB flash drive on other Office PC, it is not asking password, showing everything. why?, Can you help me for correct configuration / encryption ?

[@latyaz]

my pc just accidently got encrypted, and i have the blue scree now for a week. i am devastated, since my microsoft account shows the previous bitlocker keys, but not the latest keys, which are not accepted by for decryption. do you have a solution for me to access my pc without goind through the kill-pill of fresh installation.

[@quinnwheathead]

Thank you so much. This absolutely saved my day.

[@leonardohernandez9568]

Youve always been amazing buddy thank you bery much, I appreciate you

[@fancybear._oninstagram7787]

☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️ The right solution to your bitlocker can go through the name above Fancybear._ he solve my problem with recovery at once, he is really helpful 👍

[@8smemhel786]

this does not help for me.. using control panel as well, as there is no manage bitlocker in my control panel

[@majidasgher]

Disable-bitlocker : a parameter cannot be found that matci parameter name mountpont at line 1:char;19

[@vishavnath2692]

The drop-down arrow, only shows one option "Back-up your recovery key" ??

[@permabearxbt]

thanks for helping me get addicted to gambling again and ruining my life

[@richard21995]

Thanks for another really useful tutorial, how do you get your black back ground screen in explorer ?

[@fursan7525]

the Driver on my new hp envy 360 got suddnly crashed and I've got stuck in Boot-Loop. After running Windows 10 through a USB I could't see the driver or retrieve any data from it. On PowerShell I don't get the Laptop-Driver listed! in Computer-Manager you see the Driver 0 listed as offline, and you can't change anything! any Idea? Thanx in Advance

[@riiz87]

What to do when Lock status is "locked"?

[@forevermidnitetv151]

I don't have a storage drive like in the start of the video. Do I need one and if so how do I get it? Also what if it looks completely different?

[@khoirabalaishram]

it dont work for me text are turn into red and says " This drive is locked by bitlocker drive encryption. plix help , actually i reinstall window without unlocking bitlocker. is there other way ?

[@bhushandhole5613]

Hello Britec09 I have one problem my laptop one drive is lock and I lost my recovery key how to unlock this time because key not available

[@pallaviraghurs1513]

In the second command of disable bitlocker I'm not able to off

[@AJAYCHAUDHARY-ci1ul]

control panel option is not availabe for windows 10 home. so please suggest cmd line option

[@darrenpeters4647]

AWESOME - Excellent advice!

[@lindakamandabongay6095]

after following all the steps it says I can only unlock this drive from control panel. And I also followed the steps on that but it still lock

[@muhy9247]

Informative, thank you so much

[@leonardowijayanto8769]

Done and done .. Thanks a lot, Mate~

[@abufazal9488]

Are you the photo artist of your amazing wallpaper? If so your wallpapers are absolutely extraordinarily Beautiful and Amazing. Copied Earl Glass.

[@aniketmukherjee8252]

Can i update my drivers by Settings -update and security-optional update

[@gamingmady.]

Thank you so much man ❤

[@The_Jack_Doe]

This is possible only when drive already unlocked on machine otherwhise when its locked it will ask for password

[@enstamud]

Great vid, thanks for sharing

[@adinesh4030]

Hello I tried comments what you have guided but , it not working

[@ankan.das777]

Thank You Sir for the help

[@uppercut_gr]

appreciate that man u helped me!

[@subhammishra1103]

Thank you sir 😊

[@ashwinswain1649]

Not working in my case...it says locked ny bitlocker drive encryption...must unlock drive from control panel.. exception from Hresult

[@kleverlisboa4563]

me too. Help me pleaseeeee

[@robeeeeen]

In the command prompt, it is saying the status is unlocked 🔓, then what is point of resetting or disabling the bitlocker??

[@sridharraikar4527]

it means currently it is unlocked but the drive is encrypted

[@naveenkumarmc7320]

It's not happening for c drive can you please help

[@RRan-dk7ct]

Thanks.......i could never recover Acronis backups from BitLocker Encrypted drives.

[@Britec09]

You're welcome

[@IHaveBadWiFiBro]

thank God, I don't even know how this crap got on but my mom saved it on a piece of paper the key lol

[@adarpandd1]

how if a recoverykey lost ?

[@dinukakethaka]

love you bro its working

[@kaancetinkaya80]

Thank you so much

[@HasnainRind1985]

i am happy sir but its works only for D drive not for C drive can you help me

[@umarmalick5641]

Bro Second Comand Recognized Nhi ho rhi pleasea tell

[@kingnate4382]

Every time I turn on my computer it makes me put in my bitlocker code and it's annoying asf

[@andrewdavie5931]

Nope doesn’t work, I get red text saying bitlocker won’t let me in

[@Giovani1718]

Thanks !!!! It work

[@eliyanahanit6436]

Thank u❤ i can do this

[@arminarlert1953]

i have windows 10 and suddenly this bitlocker appeared? how did that happen? is it a virus or what

[@fancybear._oninstagram7787]

☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️ The right solution to your bitlocker can go through the name above Fancybear._ he solve my problem with recovery at once, he is really helpful 👍