4 ways to check BitLocker status in Windows 10
BitLocker encrypts hard drives and protects files from remote hacking or physical theft. Here are 4 easy methods to check BitLocker status on Windows 10 devices.
1. Check BitLocker status using File Explorer
The easiest way to check if a file is encrypted with BitLocker is to use File Explorer:
- Press Win + E to open File Explorer.
- Click This PC from the left menu, then select the drive you want to check. For example, we will check the Local Disk drive (C:).
- Click the View tab in the upper left corner then select Details pane .
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From there, you will see the BitLocker status in the lower right corner of the screen.
2. Check BitLocker status using Control Panel
Control Panel is another tool that helps you check BitLocker status quickly and easily.
- Click the search bar in the Start menu, type Control Panel , then select "Control Panel" when it appears.
- Click the View By drop-down menu in the upper right corner and select Large Icons or Small Icons .
- Select BitLocker Drive Encryption from the menu. In the next window, the BitLocker status will be displayed above the hard drive icon.
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3. Check BitLocker status using Command Prompt
If the first two methods don't work for any reason, applying a technical approach like using Command Prompt can be helpful.
Warning : Be cautious when using Command Prompt or PowerShell, especially when running commands with admin rights. Incorrect commands may change system settings or affect PC functionality. Always make sure you are entering the correct command syntax to check BitLocker status to avoid unforeseen consequences.
To check BitLocker status using Command Prompt:
- Click the search bar in the Start menu, type Command Prompt , then select Run as administrator .
- Enter the following command and press Enter to check the BitLocker status of all drives on the device.
manage-bde -status
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In the results, you will know whether BitLocker is enabled or not under "Protection Status".
If you want to check the BitLocker status of a specific drive, enter manage-bde -status
4. Check BitLocker status using PowerShell
You can also use Windows PowerShell to check BitLocker status:
- Click the search bar in the Start menu, type PowerShell and then select the Run as administrator option .
- Type the following command and press Enter to check the BitLocker status of all drives on your PC.
Get-BitLockerVolume
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Check the results in "Protection Status" to see if BitLocker is enabled or not.
To check the BitLocker status of a specific volume, enter Get-BitLockerVolume -MountPoint
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