00:00to permanently decrypt turnoff BitLocker on a drive using the command prompt.
00:04Use the built-in Managed BD utility with administrator privileges.
00:08Step-by-step decryption process is open the start menu, type CMD,
00:13right-click on command prompt and select run as administrator.
00:17Check the current status and letter of your encrypted drive by typing the following command
00:21and pressing enter manage beta status. Use code with caution.
00:25Relocate your target drive letter. For example, D and note if it is locked or unlocked.
00:31If the drive is currently locked, you must unlock it first before you can turn decryption off.
00:36Run one of the following unlock commands depending on your credential type.
00:40Using a password, type manage BD unlock DD password and enter your password when prompted.
00:47Using a 48-digit recovery key, type manage BD unlock D recovery password your 48 DIGGKE.
00:55Turn off BitLocker and begin the permanent decryption process by running the following command,
01:00replace D with your actual drive letter, manage BD off D. Use code with caution.
01:06Monitor the decryption progress in real time by typing manage BD status D, use code with caution.
01:12Look at the percentage encrypted field, you must wait until it reaches 0.0% fully decrypted.
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