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BitLocker Drive Encryption Filter Driver - Windows 11 Service

BitLocker Drive Encryption Filter Driver.

This service also exists in Windows 10, 7, 8 and Vista.

Startup Type

Windows 11 version Home Pro Education Enterprise
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Default Properties

Display name:BitLocker Drive Encryption Filter Driver
Service name:fvevol
Type:kernel
Path:%WinDir%\System32\DRIVERS\fvevol.sys
Error control:critical
Group:PnP Filter

Default Behavior

The BitLocker Drive Encryption Filter Driver service is a kernel mode driver. If BitLocker Drive Encryption Filter Driver fails to load or initialize, the error is logged and the computer attempts to restart, using the Last Known Good configuration. If the Last Known Good configuration fails, Windows 11 startup also fails, and the boot process halts with a Stop error. If you disable this service, Windows 11 will fail to start. Do NOT change this service startup configuration if your computer is working.

Restore Default Startup Type for BitLocker Drive Encryption Filter Driver

Automated Restore

1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.

2. Save the RestoreBitLockerDriveEncryptionFilterDriverWindows11.bat file to any folder on a local drive such as SSD or a hard disk.

3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Properties.

4. Check the Unblock checkbox and click OK.

5. Right-click the batch file again and select Run as administrator.

6. Restart the computer to save changes.

Note. Make sure that the fvevol.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\System32\DRIVERS folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.

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