Laptop unable to use BitLocker on drive with VSS service disabled

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The Volume Shadow Copy service is disabled, preventing BitLocker snapshots.

Symptoms

BitLocker error
Service won't start
Backup failure

Possible Causes

Manual disabling
"Optimization" scripts
Malware

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Enable VSS Service

Set "Volume Shadow Copy" to "Manual" or "Automatic" in services.msc.

2

Check Dependencies

Ensure "Remote Procedure Call (RPC)" is running.

3

Remove Optimization Tools

Uninstall apps that "disable unused services".

When to See a Technician

VSS should never be disabled; it is essential for many Windows features.

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