Laptop encryption process failing after restart
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Encryption fails to resume automatically after a system reboot.
Symptoms
- Stuck at paused
- Error on boot
- Metadata corrupt
Possible Causes
- Fast Startup
- BIOS setting
- Corrupt bootloader
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Disable Fast Startup
Ensures a clean boot and proper TPM initialization.
2
Check BIOS Boot Order
Ensure the encrypted drive is the primary boot device.
3
Repair Bootloader
Use "bootrec /fixboot" in the recovery environment.
When to See a Technician
Fast Startup can sometimes prevent the TPM from correctly "unlocking" the encryption task on boot.
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