Laptop unable to use BitLocker on drive with VSS service stack overflow
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Deeply nested directory structures cause the VSS service to run out of stack space.
Symptoms
- BitLocker crash
- Service stops suddenly
- Error 0xC00000FD
Possible Causes
- Infinite folder loops
- Too many subfolders
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Flatten Directory Structure
Reduce nesting depth.
2
Check for Folder Loops
Use a tool to find circular junctions.
3
Run chkdsk
Fix filesystem errors.
When to See a Technician
Stack overflows are often caused by recursive functions hitting a directory loop.
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