Posted on by mymce
Problem: I am using Windows 11. I cannot find turn off Bitlocker option. How to fix?
Resolution:
If you cannot see no Turn off BitLocker option then this issue is caused by Windows account permissions limitation.
You need to login to the administrator account to disable BitLocker.
Steps to follow:
- Right-click Windows Start button
- Computer Management
- Double click Local Users and Groups
- Double click Users >Double click Administrator
- Disable Account is disabled
- click OK
- Click Windows Start button
- Click avatar (the circle image for the account currently signed in)
- Select Administrator Account to login
- Press Windows Start button
- Type bitlocker > Click Manage BitLocker to enter the BitLocker Drive Encryption menu
- Select Turn off BitLocker to proceed with decryption
- Switch back to the user account
See Also
How to Unlock Drive using the Bitlocker Recovery Key - Microsoft Q&AWhat to Do When You Lose BitLocker Password & Recovery KeyWindows BitLocker Computer Encryption with Windows BitLocker | Information Technology Services[Windows 11/10] Introduction to Device Encryption and Standard BitLocker Encryption | Official Support | ASUS Global