Laptop BitLocker failing on drive with VSS service memory leak
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The VSS service consumes all available RAM, causing a system crash.
Symptoms
- "Out of memory" error
- System lag
- vssvc.exe using GBs of RAM
Possible Causes
- Buggy VSS writer
- Third-party provider bug
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Identify Leaking Writer
Use "vssadmin list writers" to see which one is active during the leak.
2
Update Software
Ensure all apps with VSS writers (SQL, Backup tools) are updated.
3
Restart Service
Temporarily fix the leak by restarting the VSS service.
When to See a Technician
Memory leaks in system services are rare but can be caused by poorly written third-party writers.
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