Manage-bde: off
Applies To: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8
Decrypts the drive and turns off BitLocker. All key protectors are removed when decryption is complete. For examples of how this command can be used, see Examples.
Syntax
manage-bde -off [<Volume>] [-computername <Name>] [{-?|/?}] [{-help|-h}]
Parameters
Parameter |
Description |
|---|---|
<Volume> |
A drive letter followed by a colon, a volume GUID path, or a mounted volume. |
-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
The following example illustrates using the -off command to turn off BitLocker on drive C.
manage-bde –off C: