BitLocker-encryption-progress.md

To view the progress of BitLocker encryption or decryption on Windows using Command Prompt (cmd), you can follow these steps:

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator:

   • Press Win + X on your keyboard.
   • Select "Command Prompt (Admin)" or "Windows Terminal (Admin)".

2. Run BitLocker Status Command:

   • In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:

     manage-bde -status
     

3. Interpret the Output:

   • The manage-bde -status command provides detailed information about all BitLocker-protected drives on your system.
   • Look for the drive you are interested in under the "Volume" section.
   • Check the "Conversion Status" field to see the progress of encryption or decryption.

   For example, if you see "Conversion Status: Encryption in Progress", it indicates that encryption is currently ongoing, and it might also show the percentage completed.

4. Additional Information:

   • If BitLocker is actively encrypting or decrypting, you should see progress indicators such as "% Encrypted" or "% Decrypted" along with the estimated time remaining.

5. Monitoring Progress:

   • To monitor progress continuously, you can run the manage-bde -status command periodically to see if there are updates on the progress.

Using the manage-bde -status command in Command Prompt provides a detailed view of the BitLocker status and is useful for monitoring the progress of encryption or decryption operations on your Windows system.