Windows 10: ReLock a "bitlocker to go" drive.

I have been using manage-bde -lock -ForceDismount E: to relock a bitlocker partition on my ssd on a surface pro 3 without problems. I decided to bitlocker an external usb samsung SSD. When the computer is started, the drive is locked. I can unlock the drive without problems however the above command will not relock the drive with the appropriate drive letter inserted. The window opens to authorize administrator and the command box opens with the command. Everything appears to run ok, but the drive is not relocked. How does one relock a "bitlocker to go" drive? Running Windows 10 pro

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ReLocking a Bitlocker file without turning off machine

Hi Jonathan,

For BitLocker concerns, such as re-locking a file drive or turning on a device encryption, you can refer to these articles:

• BitLocker recovery keys: Frequently asked questions.
• Find my BitLocker recovery key.
• Turn on device encryption.
  
  

Important: Any information outside of the support articles that I have provided are outside of consumer support. Bitlocker is usually used in business environments which is supported by
TechNet (https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums).

The moderators and users on TechNet are very knowledgeable and we suggest you post your question there.

We will also leave your thread open here in case another user has experienced the same issue and have found a workaround to share.

Regards.

 

Massive Security Flaw - Bitlocked Files Can Be Opened From "Recent Files" ...While "Locked" and Without Password!

Simple steps to reproduce:

1. Unlock a bitlocked drive.
   
2. Open a file from that drive (example = image file)
   
3. Reboot machine, confirm drive is relocked.
   
4. From "Recent Items," attempt to open the file
   
5. The file opens, even though the drive is locked
   

WHOA!

Obviously this is a massive security problem that should never occur, but is there a user-implementable fix?

 

Bitlocker Not Working After Windows 10 Update

I followed your suggestions and these did not resolve the problem.

I have found that Bitlocker stops working after I have relocked the drive using the command "manage-bde -lock -forcedismount d:" and the computer remains idle for some time. When I return and try to access the drive, it does not display the window to enter
the password. There are instance of bdeunlock.exe listed in the Task Manager-->Details window however.

Everything was working fine until this latest update.

Any additional suggestions?