The Ask Leo! Podcast
The Ask Leo! Podcast
Leo A. Notenboom
How Do I Turn Off BitLocker? What Happens If I Do?
6 minutes Posted Jul 8, 2026 at 3:00 pm.
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BitLocker encrypted your drive, intentionally or otherwise, but now you want it gone. Turning it off is easy whether you run Windows Home or Pro. I'll walk you through both, explain what you're giving up, and remind you why saving that recovery key matters.