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Check BitLocker volume status
Shows the state of encryption, the method used and the presence of BitLocker protectors.
Get-BitLockerVolume | Select-Object MountPoint, VolumeStatus, ProtectionStatus, EncryptionMethod, EncryptionPercentage, KeyProtector | Format-ListWhen should you use it?
Include this in a security audit or before an operation that may require the recovery key.
What the script does
- ProtectionStatus indicates whether protection is active.
- EncryptionPercentage shows encryption progress.
Precautions
- Confirm that the recovery key is backed up before changing any encryption settings.
Rollback
This command is informational only.