Laptop unable to use BitLocker on drive with VSS synchronization errors
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The VSS writers cannot agree on a "frozen" state for the filesystem.
Symptoms
- BitLocker error 0x800423f4
- Backup failure
- System hang
Possible Causes
- Database apps (SQL, Exchange)
- High I/O load
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Stop Database Services
Temporarily stop SQL or other heavy database apps.
2
Check Writer Status
Run "vssadmin list writers" to find the "Timed out" writer.
3
Increase Timeout
Adjust the VSS timeout in the registry.
When to See a Technician
Sync errors happen when an app refuses to stop writing to the disk for even a second.
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