How do I remove master key encryption?

How do I remove the encrypted master key in SQL Server?

1DROP MASTER KEY.2USE AdventureWorks2012; DROP MASTER KEY; GO.3USE master; DROP MASTER KEY; GO.DROP MASTER KEY (Transact-SQL) - SQL Server | Microsoft Docs

How do I remove database encryption key?

If the database is encrypted, you must first remove encryption from the database by using the ALTER DATABASE statement. Wait for decryption to complete before removing the database encryption key. For more information about the ALTER DATABASE statement, see ALTER DATABASE SET Options (Transact-SQL).

How do I drop a column master key?

Remarks. The column master key can only be dropped if there are no column encryption key values encrypted with the column master key. To drop column encryption key values, use the DROP COLUMN ENCRYPTION KEY statement.

How do I reset my service master key?

To restore the service master key1Retrieve a copy of the backed-up service master key, either from a physical backup medium or a directory on the local file system.2In Object Explorer, connect to an instance of Database Engine.3On the Standard bar, select New Query.Restore the service master key - SQL Server | Microsoft Docs