BitLocker is a drive encryption utility that comes pre-installed with Windows 10. It is useful in keeping important files away from the intruders. This is done by using a Password, or various other authentication methods. New files tend to be automatically encrypted when they are added to the encrypted drive. But if you copy a file from an encrypted drive to a decrypted file, it will by default be decrypted. In this article, we will be checking how to check the status of BitLocker Drive Encryption for Drives on Windows 10. We will be using the Command Prompt and PowerShell command line utilities.
Check BitLocker Drive Encryption status for Drive
We will be doing this task using two methods. They are-
- Using the Windows Command Prompt.
- Using Windows PowerShell.
1] Using the Windows Command Prompt
Open Command Prompt by searching for cmd in the search box.
Now type in the following command and hit Enter:
manage-bde -status
This will show the Status of all the drives irrespective of it being encrypted or decrypted.
But if you wish to check the status for a specific drive, you can execute this command:
manage-bde -status <Drive Letter>:
You will see a Protection On/Off message.
2] Using Windows PowerShell
Open Windows PowerShell by searching for PowerShell in the search box.
Now type in the following command and hit Enter:
Get-BitLockerVolume
This will show the status of all the drives irrespective of it being encrypted or decrypted.
But if you wish to check the status for a specific drive, you can enter this command,
Get-BitLockerVolume -MountPoint "<Drive Letter>:"
You will see the status under VolumeStatus.
Alternatively, you can view the status in the Control Panel as well.
