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Check Bitlocker Encryption Status, Simple PowerShell Method

If you have enabled Bitlocker encryption on your Windows client and wondering how far along you are in the initial encryption process this quick PowerShell command will help you.

Steps

  1. The first step is to turn on BitLocker
  2. Next, Right click PowerShell and select Run as Administrator
  3. Issue the following command: manage-bde -status c: to show the status of volume c: on your client.  You can omit the volume letter to list all attached volumes.

  4. Issue the above command again will show you the progression of your drive encrypted status.  When completed you will notice that the Protection Status will be set to On
    For more info on BitLocker Drive Encryption

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