To turn off BitLocker encryption on a drive in Microsoft Windows 11, follow these steps: ( BY AOP3D )
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To turn off BitLocker encryption on a drive in Microsoft Windows 11, follow these steps:
1. **Open Settings**: Click on the **Start** menu and select the **Settings** (gear icon) or press `Windows + I` on your keyboard.
2. **Go to Privacy & Security**: In the left sidebar, click on **Privacy & security**.
3. **Select Device Encryption**: Scroll down and find **Device encryption** or **BitLocker settings**. Click on it.
4. **Manage BitLocker**: If you see an option for **Manage BitLocker**, click on it. This will open the BitLocker Drive Encryption window.
5. **Turn Off BitLocker**: Locate the drive you want to decrypt and click on **Turn off BitLocker** next to it.
6. **Confirm Decryption**: A prompt will appear asking you to confirm that you want to turn off BitLocker. Click **Yes** or **Turn off** to proceed.
7. **Wait for Decryption**: The decryption process will begin, which may take some time depending on the size of the drive and the amount of data stored on it. You can monitor the progress in the BitLocker Drive Encryption window.
8. **Completion**: Once the process is complete, your drive will no longer be encrypted with BitLocker.