Laptop unable to use BitLocker on drive with cross-linked files
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Two or more files claim the same data clusters on the disk.
Symptoms
- Data corruption
- Chkdsk errors
- BitLocker setup fail
Possible Causes
- Filesystem bug
- Sudden power loss
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Run chkdsk
Chkdsk will attempt to separate cross-linked files.
2
Delete Affected Files
Manually remove the files that are overlapping.
3
Restore from Backup
Cross-linking usually results in data loss for at least one file.
When to See a Technician
Cross-linked files are a major filesystem error that must be fixed before encryption.
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