Bug Check 0x1D7: EFS_FATAL_ERROR

The EFS_FATAL_ERROR bug check has a value of 0x000001D7. It indicates that an EFS error condition has occurred such that cannot be handled without data loss or data corruption.

Important

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EFS_FATAL_ERROR Parameters

Parameter Description
1 Bug Check Subclass: 01 - Pre-offloading failure.
2 NTSTATUS return code of the operation.
3 The current IRP at the time of failure.
4 File encryption context at the time of failure.

Cause

An EFS error condition has occurred such that cannot be handled without data loss or data corruption.

Resolution


The !analyze debug extension displays information about the bug check and can be helpful in determining the root cause.

Examine parameter 2 the NTSTATUS field to try and determine why NT_SUCCESS was not returned. This is the expected and only allowed value for file systems that call crypto pre-offloading.

Use the debugger !IRP command to investigate parameter 3 for a possible conflicting IRP code or other issues.

See Also

Bug Check Code Reference