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How to check the, state of BitLocker

Check if Windows volumes are encrypted with BitLocker and know their status

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Check if Windows volumes are encrypted with BitLocker and know their status.

Steps….

  1. Open Power Shell as admin — Run Windows Terminal with elevation.
  2. Show BitLocker volumes – Run the volume of the Well-BitLocker.
  3. Control Protection (2005) — Check if protection is active….
  4. Save Recovery Keys… — Make sure that the recovery keys are stored in a secure location provided by your organization….

Commands

Get-BitLockerVolume
manage-bde -status

Key takeaways

  • Do not disable BitLocker only to bypass a boot problem without understanding the situation….
  • The recovery key must be saved before any sensitive operation….

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