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Bitlocker control in Windows RT 8.1

Steve Richardson 20 Reputation points
2025-02-02T17:16:44.88+00:00

Hi, I'm trying to disable bitlocker on a surface tablet running windows RT 8.1

There is no option in Control Panel except to backup you recovery key.

'manage-bde -status' shows that the drive is unlocked and protection status is on.

'manage-bde -off' throws an error about this version of Windows does not support this feature of bitlocker drive encryption, and to upgrade the OS, which is of course impossible.

How do I turn off bitlocker encryption in windows RT?

Thx

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  1. Marcin Policht 36,435 Reputation points MVP
    2025-02-02T20:37:19.3366667+00:00

    Looks like your tablet is using device encryption. This cannot be disabled. More at https://www.howtogeek.com/173592/windows-8.1-will-start-encrypting-hard-drives-by-default-everything-you-need-to-know/

    Device Encryption can't be disabled on Windows RT devices, such as Microsoft's Surface RT and Surface 2.

    If the above response helps answer your question, remember to "Accept Answer" so that others in the community facing similar issues can easily find the solution. Your contribution is highly appreciated.

    hth

    Marcin

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