Manage-bde: off
Applies To: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2
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 [<Drive>] [-computername <Name>] [{-?|/?}] [{-help|-h}]
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
<Drive> |
Represents a drive letter followed by a colon. |
-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: