{"id":466439,"date":"2022-06-21T22:00:38","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T19:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-disable-bitlocker-encryption-on-windows-10-and-11\/"},"modified":"2022-06-21T22:00:38","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T19:00:38","slug":"how-to-disable-bitlocker-encryption-on-windows-10-and-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-disable-bitlocker-encryption-on-windows-10-and-11\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Disable BitLocker Encryption on Windows 10 and 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d13df497af\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d13df497af\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-disable-bitlocker-encryption-on-windows-10-and-11\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Disable_BitLocker_Encryption_on_Windows_10_and_11%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Disable BitLocker Encryption on Windows 10 and 11&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-disable-bitlocker-encryption-on-windows-10-and-11\/#Is_Disabling_BitLocker_Safe\" >Is Disabling BitLocker Safe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-disable-bitlocker-encryption-on-windows-10-and-11\/#Turn_Off_BitLocker_Encryption_on_Windows_10_or_11\" >Turn Off BitLocker Encryption on Windows 10 or 11<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Disable_BitLocker_Encryption_on_Windows_10_and_11%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Disable BitLocker Encryption on Windows 10 and 11&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-810764\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/tech-security-shield-encryption.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A blue, glowing shield with a padlock on it, representing tech and data security, encryption, and online privacy.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-illustration\/data-protection-concept-cybersecurity-privacy-technologies-2050386758\">Ar_TH\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Windows 10 and 11\u2019s BitLocker feature, for Professional and Enterprise editions, encrypts your drive to help keep your data secure. If you don\u2019t want this encryption for some reason, it\u2019s easy to disable BitLocker and decrypt your drive. We\u2019ll show you how to do that.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Disabling_BitLocker_Safe\"><\/span>Is Disabling BitLocker Safe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re concerned about privacy and security, know that removing BitLocker encryption makes your drive data more accessible in certain situations. For example, if you <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/214477\/how-to-dual-boot-two-or-more-versions-of-windows\/\">use a dual-boot PC, the other operating system can access the data stored on your drive if you\u2019ve disabled BitLocker. Also, if your laptop gets stolen or you lose it, whoever has it can access the unencrypted data on your machine\u2019s drive.<\/p>\n<p>If your concern is with remote hackers and thieves accessing your drive\u2019s data while you\u2019re connected to the internet, keep in mind that BitLocker doesn\u2019t protect against that; your data is already decrypted while you\u2019re using the machine. It\u2019s the job of your firewall, your\u00a0antivirus software, and yourself as the user to protect you from online threats. A\u00a0person or another operating system with physical access to your device will be your main concern if you choose to proceed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>The Best Antivirus Software of 2022<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turn_Off_BitLocker_Encryption_on_Windows_10_or_11\"><\/span>Turn Off BitLocker Encryption on Windows 10 or 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To disable BitLocker on Windows 10 or Windows 11, you\u2019ll follow these steps. We used a Windows 11 PC below to demonstrate the steps, but Windows 10 is virtually the same.<\/p>\n<p>To get started, open the \u201cStart\u201d menu, search for \u201cControl Panel,\u201d and select \u201cControl Panel\u201d in the search results.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-805236\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1-open-control-panel.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Control Panel&quot; in the search results.\" width=\"650\" height=\"327\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When Control Panel opens, click \u201cSystem and Security.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-805237\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-windows-system-security-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose &quot;System and Security.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"257\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cSystem and Security\u201d page, choose \u201cBitLocker Drive Encryption.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-805238\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3-bitlocker-drive-encryption-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;BitLocker Drive Encryption.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"380\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next to the drive where you\u2019ve enabled BitLocker, click \u201cTurn Off BitLocker.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-805239\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-turn-off-bitlocker-encryption.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Turn Off BitLocker.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"435\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select the \u201cTurn Off BitLocker\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-805240\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5-disable-bitlocker-encryption.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"529\" height=\"247\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Windows will now start <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/263561\/how-to-recover-your-files-from-a-bitlocker-encrypted-drive\/\">decrypting the contents of your drive, which can take quite some time, especially if your drive has a lot of content on it. In the meantime, you can continue to work with your files as usual.<\/p>\n<p>Your drive is now decrypted and you can access the data on it however you want.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for an alternative to BitLocker, consider using Veracrypt, which is a free and open-source encryption tool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Secure Sensitive Files on Your PC with VeraCrypt<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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