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When BitLocker encryption is enabled on a drive and its partitions, it prevents Windows from modifying or installing on the drive.

To stop BitLocker from auto-encrypting drives on Windows 11, especially in the 24H2 update, use PowerShell commands to disable or manage its settings. Open PowerShell in administrator mode, and as a ...

Several reports say that automatic BitLocker encryption on Windows 11 is locking out users. Learn how to find the recovery key and prevent future lockouts.

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