Laptop BitLocker failing on drive with temp file fragmentation

4.5

Excessive temp files from Windows and apps cause the encryption engine to lag.

Symptoms
  • Slow encryption
  • System lag
  • Disk usage 100%
Possible Causes
  • App installers
  • Windows Update leftovers

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Clear %TEMP%

Delete everything in the user temp folder.

2

Clear C:WindowsTemp

Delete everything in the system temp folder.

3

Use CCleaner

Automate the cleanup of temp files from all apps.

When to See a Technician

Temp files are useless data that just slow down the encryption process.

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