Laptop BitLocker failing on drive with VSS service storage pstore tampering

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Pstore filesystem drivers (for persistent storage) have been tampered with.

Symptoms

BitLocker error
Access Denied
Service crash

Possible Causes

Malware
Buggy driver

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Update Pstore Drivers

Ensure the driver is original and signed.

2

Check for Rootkits

Look for viruses that target persistent storage.

3

Run SFC

Repair system files.

When to See a Technician

Pstore stores kernel logs across reboots; tampering can hide crash causes.

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