Manage-bde: changekey
Applies To: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2
Modifies the startup key for an operating system drive. For examples of how this command can be used, see Examples.
Syntax
manage-bde -changekey [<Drive>] [<PathToExternalKeyDirectory>] [-computername <Name>] [{-?|/?}] [{-help|-h}]
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
<Drive> |
Represents a drive letter followed by a colon. |
<PathToExternalKeyDirectory> |
Represents the directory location to save the external startup key file that can be used to unlock the drive. |
-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 -changekey command to create a new startup key on drive E to use with BitLocker encryption on drive C.
manage-bde –changekey C: E:\