: If the drive is in "read-only" mode, check the disk health using the Hard Disk Sentinel tool included in the Strelec toolkit.
If the GUI fails or you need advanced options: sergei strelec bitlocker unlock
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Type manage-bde -unlock C: -RecoveryPassword YOUR-RECOVERY-KEY (replace C: with your drive letter). To permanently turn it off, run manage-bde -off C: . run manage-bde -off C: .