This will walk through using the "Run With Elevated Access" option to allow a standard user (non-admin) to suspend Bitlocker encryption so the system can run updates. This is broken down into two parts: A. Create a Shortcut and B. Run the Command

IMPORTANT:  The suspension of Bitlocker is automatically resumed after each restart of the computer.

A. Create a Shortcut:

1. Right-Click on your desktop > Choose New and Shortcut

2. Copy/Paste or Type %comspec% in the location field and click NEXT

3. Click Finish

B.  Run the Command

1. Right-Click on the shortcut you just created and choose Run with elevated access.

2. Enter a justification when prompted.  You can use "Suspending Bitlocker for updates," then click Continue

3. Enter your DMU password click OK.

This will open the command prompt window.

4. Type or Copy/Paste the following command and press Enter.

• manage-bde -protectors -disable c:

If successful, you will see that key protectors are disabled.