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> [!NOTE]
> You must have at least one unlock method for any BitLocker-encrypted drives.
## Suspend and resume
Some configuration changes may require to suspend BitLocker and then resume it after the change is applied.
Follow the instructions below to suspend and resume BitLocker, selecting the option that best suits your needs.
#### Suspend BitLocker
#### [:::image type="icon" source="images/powershell.svg"::: **PowerShell**](#tab/powershell)
```powershell
Suspend-BitLocker -MountPoint D
```
#### [:::image type="icon" source="images/cmd.svg"::: **Command Prompt**](#tab/cmd)
```cmd
manage-bde.exe -protectors -disable d:
```
#### [:::image type="icon" source="images/controlpanel.svg"::: **Control Panel**](#tab/controlpanel)
You can only suspend BitLocker protection for the OS drive when using the Control Panel.
From the **BitLocker Drive Encryption** Control Panel applet, select the OS drive and select the option **Suspend protection**.
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#### Resume BitLocker
#### [:::image type="icon" source="images/powershell.svg"::: **PowerShell**](#tab/powershell)
```powershell
Resume-BitLocker -MountPoint D
```
#### [:::image type="icon" source="images/cmd.svg"::: **Command Prompt**](#tab/cmd)
```cmd
manage-bde.exe -protectors -enable d:
```
#### [:::image type="icon" source="images/controlpanel.svg"::: **Control Panel**](#tab/controlpanel)
From the **BitLocker Drive Encryption** Control Panel applet, select the OS drive and select the option **Resume protection**.
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## Disable BitLocker
Disabling BitLocker decrypts and removes any associated protectors from the volumes. Decryption should occur when protection is no longer required, and not as a troubleshooting step.
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To avoid specifying each mount point individually, use the `-MountPoint` parameter in an array to sequence the same command into one line, without requiring additional user input. Example:
```powershell
Disable-BitLocker -MountPoint E:,F:,G:
Disable-BitLocker -MountPoint C,D
```
#### [:::image type="icon" source="images/cmd.svg"::: **Command Prompt**](#tab/cmd)
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BitLocker decryption using the Control Panel is done using a wizard. After opening the BitLocker Control Panel applet, select the **Turn off BitLocker** option to begin the process. To proceed, select the confirmation dialog. With **Turn off BitLocker** confirmed, the drive decryption process begins.
The Control Panel doesn't report decryption progress, but displays it in the notification area of the task bar. Selecting the notification area icon will open a modal dialog with progress.
Once decryption is complete, the drive updates its status in the Control Panel and becomes available for encryption.
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