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How to remove Disk encryption in Windows 11?

Anonymous
2022-10-31T13:05:32+00:00

Is it possible to remove Disk encryption in Windows 11?

I did not activate it but after a fresh installation of Windows 11 I don't see any option to remove it.

Vijay.

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-10-31T14:48:35+00:00

    Still the same.

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  2. DaveM121 816.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-10-31T14:51:55+00:00

    Hi Vijay,

    As you can see when you ran that command, Encryption is disabled on your PC, those lock symbols are open indicating the drives are not encrypted, but those lock icons cannot be removed from the drives in File Explorer.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-10-31T15:04:13+00:00

    It used to be possible in Windows 10. Remember doing it.

    Just take a look at this. There seems to be a whole lot of options missing for me.

    https://www.howtogeek.com/805225/disable-bitlocker/

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  4. DaveM121 816.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-10-31T15:06:40+00:00

    Hi Vijay,

    That article refers to Bitlocker encryption, you seem to have hardware that supports EFS Encryption, that is different.

    Open the Settings App, then go to System - About, what edition (Home, Pro...etc.) of Winows11 is installed on your PC?

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-10-31T15:14:19+00:00

    Found it.

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