how to safely stop bitlocker decryption process

Question

I started decryption over 48 hours ago and its stuck a 94%, is there a safe  way to cancel the running decryption without scrambling the contents of the drive? I've researched many posts and nobody seems to address this issue. all the  posts are about turning decryption on and off but not stopping the process once it has started.

Answer 1

i don't think you understand my question, my issue.

the drive was/is encrypted. I want to decrypt the drive. I turned off bit locker and started the decryption, the decryption is stuck at 94% now going on 72 hours, I want to cancel

or stop the decryption process with out damaging the data on the drive.

Answer 2

can I just pause the decryption and remove the drive? per the message?

Answer 3

Hi! bbxriderxx

I'm Marvin an Independent Advisor, and I will help you with your issue.

You cant cancel the encryption, as it is an inbuilt feature.

You can suspend or resume the encryption.

1. Go to Control Panel, Security, and then Bit locker Drive Encryption.
2. You can do these solutions.

If you want to suspend Bit Locker, click Suspend Protection, and then Yes.

If you want to turn off Bit Locker and decrypt the drive, click Turn off Bit Locker, and then Decrypt Drive.

If you still having problems with this, I will be around to help you.

Regards.

Answer 4

I sure didn't find any, with a lot of looking but will look again, I fear its like the encryption, once it is started you can't interupt it

Answer 5

Take a look at this page about some solutions you can try for your problem, I hope this will help you.

https://www.m3datarecovery.com/bitlocker-drive-...

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.