Laptop unable to use BitLocker on drive with VSS service network spike
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VSS attempts to sync with network shares, causing lag on slow connections.
Symptoms
- Network lag
- BitLocker error
- System hang
Possible Causes
- Mounted network drives
- Offline files sync
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Disconnect Network Drives
Unmount all shares before starting BitLocker.
2
Disable Offline Files
Stop the sync service.
3
Use Wired Connection
If network sync is required, use a stable Ethernet cable.
When to See a Technician
VSS can sometimes try to snapshot data on network shares, which is very slow.
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