How can I enable BitLocker using PowerShell while letting Group Policy manage the settings?

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Asked By CuriousCat42 On

I'm working on a domain-joined PC where I've set up BitLocker configurations through Group Policy. When I click 'Turn on BitLocker' on the C: drive, it automatically uses those settings, which is convenient. However, I'm looking for a way to enable BitLocker via PowerShell instead of the GUI. Most resources I've come across involve specifying settings manually, but since my GPOs are already in place, I want to know the right command to use in the Command Line Interface without redefining those parameters.

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Answered By CodeMaster123 On

I get what you're aiming for! Just to clarify, if you're looking for a command that doesn't require specifying parameters already defined in your GPO, you're right—most examples tend to include those. You could run a startup PowerShell script, but it would still need the right command. It’s tricky to bypass all parameter definitions if they’re not set by GPO in your cmd line.

Answered By TechSavvy99 On

You can enable BitLocker with PowerShell by using this command: `Enable-Bitlocker -MountPoint "C:" -RecoveryPasswordProtector -SkipHardwareTest`. This way, it respects your Group Policy settings. To check on the encryption progress, you can use `Get-BitlockerVolume -MountPoint "C:"`.

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