To check BitLocker's status in Windows 10, you can follow these steps:
1. Open File Explorer*: You can open File Explorer by clicking on the folder icon on your taskbar or by pressing the Windows key + E on your keyboard.
2. Navigate to "This PC" or "My Computer"*: In File Explorer, you'll see a list of folders on the left side. Click on "This PC" or "My Computer" to view your disk drives.
3. Check BitLocker Status* Look for the disk drives on your computer. If a drive is encrypted with BitLocker, you'll see a lock icon next to it. You can also see the BitLocker status in the "Devices and drives" section.
4. Right-click on Drive*: If you want more detailed information about BitLocker, you can right-click on the drive and select "Manage BitLocker". This will open the BitLocker Drive Encryption window, where you can see the encryption status of the drive and manage BitLocker settings.
5. Check BitLocker Status in Control Panel*: You can also check BitLocker status through the Control Panel. Open the Control Panel by typing "Control Panel" in the Windows search bar and pressing Enter. Then, navigate to "System and Security" > "BitLocker Drive Encryption". Here, you'll see a list of drives and their BitLocker status.
6. Check BitLocker Status using Command Prompt or PowerShell*: You can also use Command Prompt or PowerShell to check BitLocker status. Open Command Prompt or PowerShell as an administrator and type the following command:
manage-bde -status
This command will display detailed information about BitLocker status for all drives on your system.
By following these steps, you can easily check the BitLocker status of drives on your Windows 10 computer.
