ReLock a "bitlocker to go" drive.

[kistonewa]

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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