Laptop unable to use BitLocker on drive with VSS service drive tampering
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The drive geometry or partition table has been tampered with.
Symptoms
- BitLocker error
- Drive not recognized
- System crash
Possible Causes
- Bootkit
- Hardware attack
- Failing controller
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Run Offline Scan
Check for MBR/GPT viruses.
2
Check Partition Table
Use Disk Management to verify structure.
3
Update BIOS
Ensure the motherboard handles the drive correctly.
When to See a Technician
Drive-level tampering is a sign of a very low-level hardware or firmware attack.
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