How do I fix VSS error?

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How do I fix VSS error?

Symptoms

  1. Disable all but one backup application.
  2. Restart the Volume Shadow Copy service from the Services console.
  3. Reboot the server when it is possible to do so.
  4. Disable and re-enable Volume Shadow Copy.
  5. Search the Microsoft Support site for available hotfixes for VSS.

What is VSS based backup?

A Volume Shadow Copy Service-based backup (VSS-based backup) is a Windows service that captures and creates snapshots called shadow copies. VSS, also known as Volume Snapshot Service, operates at the block level of the file system and enables virtual server backup in Microsoft environments.

What is a VSS error?

This error means that Microsoft VSS failed to take a snapshot of your file systems and that the backup job will be unable to backup any files that are opened exclusively by other applications. The most common cause of this error is that VSS has been disabled on one or more of the volumes that are part of the backup.

How do I check my VSS service status?

To check the VSS provider/writer status.

  1. Open a command window.
  2. At the command prompt, type vssadmin list providers, and then press ENTER.
  3. Confirm that Microsoft VSS provider is listed as:
  4. Type vssadmin list writers at the command prompt, and then press ENTER.
  5. Confirm that all the VSS writers are showing:

What is a VSS in a car?

The Vehicle Speed sensor or VSS measures transmission/transaxle output or wheel speed. The ECM uses this information to modify engine functions such as ignition timing, Air/Fuel ratio, transmission shift points, and to initiate diagnostic routines.

How do I know if VSS is working?

How do I uninstall VSS?

Removing Shadow Copies through an elevated command prompt

  1. To remove Shadow Copies for a specific drive, run the Vssadmin delete shadows /For=[driveletter]: /all command.
  2. To remove all Shadow Copies from all volumes, run vssadmin delete shadows /all from the command line.

What happens if a VSS writer fails during backup?

When the snapshot is created, any Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) writer associated with the volume is called. If any of the VSS writers encounter an error, the entire backup job will fail.

What happens when Windows Server Backup fails to backup a volume?

When Windows Server backup attempts to back up a disk volume, a Volume Shadow Copy Snapshot is created for the volume. When the snapshot is created, any Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) writer associated with the volume is called. If any of the VSS writers encounter an error, the entire backup job will fail.

How do I find and fix VSS errors in backupchain?

If you encounter VSS failures in BackupChain, you’ll need to check the Windows Event Viewer as follows: Download our freeware VssDiag™ tool which helps you find and fix VSS errors. It automates most of the steps shown below. Open the Windows Event Viewer and check the Windows Logs, Application and System.

What is the error message for a backup of the server?

A backup of the server may fail with the following error message: A Volume Shadow Copy Service Operation failed. Detailed Error: The volume shadow copy operation failed with error 0x800423F4. View the event log for more information. The following error message will be recorded in the application event log: