Laptop BitLocker failing on drive with VSS service coordinator tampering

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The central VSS coordinator service (vssvc.exe) has been tampered with.

Symptoms

Total VSS failure
BitLocker error
Service won't start

Possible Causes

Malware
Corrupted update

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Run SFC /Scannow

Verify the integrity of vssvc.exe.

2

Check Service ImagePath

Ensure the registry points to the correct binary.

3

Scan for Viruses

Targeted attacks often hit the coordinator.

When to See a Technician

The coordinator is the most critical part of VSS; any tampering is a major security event.

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