Click Start and type command prompt in the search box. The storage is used for system restore points generally. Insufficient storage space for Shadow Copy could also result in “Failed to create volume snapshot” error, usually comes with the error code 0x8004231f. Tip: If the backup tool in use requires VSS service disabled, you can switch the Start type to Disabled in the third step. If the Service status is “Stopped”, click the “Start” button to change. Set the Start type to “Manual” and click Apply. Locate the service named Volume Shadow Copy. Therefore, you should check and switch the service to Manual first.ġ. The Volume Shadow Copy service may be modified to disabled or turned off by some software due to their work restrictions. In general, there are several occasions that the error would emerge. It is hard to find a universal fix for the volume snapshot creating error because the cause under each situation is different. It usually applies to tasks like creating scheduled backup or automatic system restore point. Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS), also known as Shadow Copy, is a technology included in Windows that allows taking manual or automatic backup copies or snapshots of computer files or volumes, even when they are in use, according Wikipedia. Well, what is the problem and how can it be efficiently solved? How to solve unable to create volume snapshot in Windows (6 ways) Failed to create volume snapshot.įailed to create snapshot copy on volume invalid argument.Īs a matter of fact, VSS issue occurs in many occasions of computer use. There are other similar messages you may confront:įailed to start creating the volume snapshot.īackup aborted. This shows the volume snapshot creating problem is quite common in the event of back up. Some users find the same error occurs while backing up with Acronis backup tool as well. In addition, the similar error would appear unexpectedly while cloning one disk to another (see: Macrium Reflect clone failed). Macrium Reflect is a well-known disk cloning and imaging utility but it arise said error in a few cases. The backup task failed with the return message: Backup aborted. “I was able to create full and differential backup with Macrium Reflect a few days ago, but after an uninstalling and reinstalling due to personal reasons, it does not work now. The error: Failed to create volume snapshot
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