Guide to Managing BitLocker Encrypted Drives Using Command Prompt

Knowing how to set up BitLocker Drive via CMD without restarting Windows allows for convenient encryption of non-bootable drives. #BitLocker #WindowsBitLocker manage-bde -protectors -add Drive Letter: -password manage-bde -protectors -add Drive Letter: -rp manage-bde -on Drive Letter: manage-bde -status Drive Letter: manage-bde -lock Drive Letter: manage-bde -unlock Drive Letter: -password manage-bde -off Drive Letter: manage-bde -protectors -get Drive Letter: or manage-bde -protectors Drive Letter: -get Note: USB Encrypted drive will change status (lock) if it is being plugged into a different computer. Yellow Triangle Warning on Encrypted Drive An error occurred (code 0x80310021) An error occurred (code 0x8031004e) Fix: manage-bde -on Drive Letter: Hints: The Windows Local Disk C cannot be locked because it contains the running OS You can’t retrieve BitLocker Password with Password ID You can’t retrieve BitLocker Recovery Key with Numerical Password If BitLocker Encrypted Drive was locked: In the command line, you type manage-bde -protectors -get Drive Letter: You won't see the BitLocker Recovery Key If BitLocker Encrypted Drive was unlocked: In the command line, you type manage-bde -protectors -get Drive Letter: Yon can able to see the BitLocker Recovery Key. Unlock, Turn off BitLocker ENCRYPTED Drive WITHOUT a RECOVERY KEY in 1 Minute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PYY_zTg_I8 Unlock, Turn off and Bypass the Windows BitLocker in ONE MINUTE | If You are WELL PREPARED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNtpQ_mlxhs Music from YouTube Audio Library