Laptop unable to use BitLocker on drive with VSS service storage smackfs tampering

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Smackfs filesystem drivers (for SMACK) have been tampered with.

Symptoms

BitLocker error
Sync error
Service crash

Possible Causes

Malware
Buggy driver

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Update Smackfs Drivers

Ensure the driver is original and signed.

2

Check for Rootkits

Look for viruses that target SMACK.

3

Run SFC

Repair system files.

When to See a Technician

Smackfs is the interface for SMACK; tampering can disable MAC security.

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