Add "Lock Drive" to Unlocked BitLocker Drives Context Menu in Windows 7 and Windows 8
Information
To lock an unlocked removable data drive (ex: USB drive) encrypted by BitLocker, you would normally disconnect it or restart the computer.
In Windows 8, if you have auto-unlock turned on for a data drive, then it will automatically be unlocked when connected (removable data drive) or you sign in to Windows 8 (fixed data drive).
This tutorial will show you how to add "Lock Drive" to the context menu of all unlocked fixed and removable data drives encrypted by BitLocker to be able to lock the drive in Windows 7 andWindows 8 without having to restart the computer for fixed data drives, disconnect removable data drives, and still be able to leave auto-unlock turned on for any data drives.
Note
You must be signed in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in the tutorial, and to be able to use the "Lock Drive" context menu item.
"Lock Drive" is purposely not added to the context menu of the C: OS drive since it contains the current running operating system, and cannot be locked while Windows 8 is running.
"Lock Drive" is purposely not added to the context menu of the C: OS drive since it contains the current running operating system, and cannot be locked while Windows 8 is running.
Warning
In Windows 7, BitLocker Drive Encryption is only available in the Windows 7 Ultimate and Windows 7 Enterprise editions.
In Windows 8, BitLocker Drive Encryption is only available in the Windows 8 Pro and Windows 8 Enterprise editions.
In Windows 8, BitLocker Drive Encryption is only available in the Windows 8 Pro and Windows 8 Enterprise editions.
EXAMPLE: "Lock Drive" in Context Menu
OPTION ONE 
1. Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .ZIP file below.
Add_Lock_Drive_to_Context_Menu.zip
2. Save the .ZIP file to your desktop, and open it.
3. Extract (drag and drop) the contents (.vbs and .reg files) from inside the ZIP file to your desktop.
4. Unblock the extracted lock-bde.vbs file.
5. In File Explorer (Windows 8) or Windows Explorer (Windows 7), navigate to C:\Windows\System32, and copy/movethe lock-bde.vbs file into the System32 folder.
6. If prompted, click/tap on Continue and Yes to approve.
7. Double click/tap on the extracted .reg file to merge it.
8. If prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK.
Note
When you lock a drive encrypted by BitLocker, you will be prompted by UAC to click/tap on "Yes" to approve first. After a moment, the drive will be locked.
If the drive has been turned off due to being idle, then it will take a few more seconds to be locked while it waits for the HDD to spin back up.
If the drive has been turned off due to being idle, then it will take a few more seconds to be locked while it waits for the HDD to spin back up.
OPTION TWO NOTE: This is the default setting.
1. Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .reg file below.
Remove_Lock_Drive_from_Context_Menu.reg
2. Save the .reg file to your desktop.
3. Double click/tap on the .reg file to merge it.
4. If prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK.
5. In File Explorer (Windows 8) or Windows Explorer (Windows 7), navigate to C:\Windows\System32, and delete thelock-bde.vbs file.
6. If prompted, click/tap on Yes (UAC) to approve deleting the lock-bde.vbs file.
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