---
title: How to Lock and Unlock a Workspace
description: How to Lock and Unlock a Workspace
author: jamiejdt
ms.assetid: 027166b9-0e06-4a4e-a8ac-a4d5f429656f
ms.pagetype: mdop, virtualization
ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
ms.sitesec: library
ms.prod: w7
ms.date: 06/16/2016
---


# How to Lock and Unlock a Workspace


## How to Lock a Workspace


**To lock a MED-V workspace that is currently running**

1.  In the notification area, right-click the MED-V icon.

2.  On the submenu, click **Lock Workspace**.

    The MED-V workspace is locked.

## How to Unlock a Workspace


**To unlock a MED-V workspace**

1.  In the notification area, right-click the MED-V icon.

2.  On the submenu, click **Unlock Workspace**.

3.  In the **Unlock Workspace** dialog box, enter your **Password**.

4.  Click **Unlock**.

    The MED-V workspace is unlocked.