Syntax LOCK [drive:]
| drive: | Specifies the drive that needs to be locked. |
UNLOCK [drive:]
| drive: | Specifies the drive that needs to be unlocked. |
Examples lock c: Lock the C: drive When typing the above command you will receive the below prompt. WARNING: The LOCK command enables direct access by programs
that can CORRUPT file names and/or DESTROY disk data, resulting in the
loss of files on your disk. Are you sure (Y/N)? unlock c: Unlock the C: drive It is important to know that if errors occur indicating that a process, such as fdisk or a setup of a new program or operating system, cannot continue because the hard disk drive is locked, that using the unlock command will resolve this issue. | 
