Turn Off BitLocker Permanently on Windows 11 [How to]

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turn off bitlocker windows 11 Learn how to turn off BitLocker encryption temporarily or permanently on Windows 11 using Settings app or PowerShell commands. BitLocker may cause problems when upgrading or updating Windows 11, so you can suspend or disable it for specific drives..

turn-off-bitlocker-windows-11 You can turn on BitLocker to encrypt the operating system drive (Windows drive), fixed data drives (internal hard drives), and removable data drives (external hard drive or USB flash drive). When you turn off BitLocker for a drive encrypted by BitLocker, it will completely decrypt the drive.

turn-off-windows-update Ths guide will show you multiple ways to turn off BitLocker on your Windows 11 PC, so be sure to try them all.