BitLocker Drive Encryption Filter Driver - Windows Vista Service
Bitlocker Drive Encryption Filter Driver.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7 and 8.
Startup Type
| Windows Vista edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| Home Basic | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| Home Premium | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| Business | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| Ultimate | Boot | Boot | Boot |
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 with the LastKnownGood configuration. If the LastKnownGood configuration fails, Windows Vista startup also fails, and the boot process halts with a Stop error. If you disable this service, Windows Vista will fail to start. Do NOT change this service startup configuration if your computer is working.
Restore Default Startup Type of BitLocker Drive Encryption Filter Driver
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows Vista edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreBitLockerDriveEncryptionFilterDriverWindowsVista.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Run as administrator.
4. 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 Vista installation media.