manage-bde changekey
Modifies the startup key for an operating system drive.
Syntax
manage-bde -changekey [<drive>] [<pathtoexternalkeydirectory>] [-computername <name>] [{-?|/?}] [{-help|-h}]
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
<drive> |
Represents a drive letter followed by a colon. |
| -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 create a new startup key on drive E, to use with BitLocker encryption on drive C, type:
manage-bde -changekey C: E:\