Laptop BitLocker failing on drive with VSS service environment variable tampering

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Incorrect system variables cause VSS to look for files in the wrong place.

Symptoms

BitLocker error
Service won't start
File not found errors

Possible Causes

Manual registry edits
Malware

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Reset System Variables

Ensure %SystemRoot% and %Path% are correct.

2

Check VSS Registry

Verify the "ImagePath" for the VSS service.

3

Run SFC

Repair system configuration.

When to See a Technician

System variables are critical for service discovery; if they are wrong, everything breaks.

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