OnMiniTool Website, this post will give you some solutions for that.
Windows provides you with some related features Backup and Restore (Windows 7)andFile History.
What is a Shadow Copy?
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How do you use Shadow Copy in Windows 10/11?
Take it easy now.
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We should figure out why this VSS error 0x8004230F happens on your Windows.
Then there are some possible culprits for the failed to create volume snapshot error.
It is designed to boot your Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs.

Step 1: PressWin + Rto open Run and inputmsconfigto enter System Configuration.
Step 2: Go to theServicestab and check the box ofHide all Microsoft services.
Step 3: ClickDisable alland then in theStartupsection, click onOpen Task Manager.

Step 4: Choose to disable those startup programs that may interfere with VSS services.
Then you might exit the window and start your box.
Just see if the error persists.
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Safe Mode: whats the difference, when and how to use?
After reading this post, you’re free to clearly know all the answers to these questions.
you might check the services status and make a run at restart them.

Step 1: OpenRunand inputservices.mscto open theServiceswindow.
Step 2: Scroll down to locate and double-clickVolume Shadow Copy.
Step 3: ChangeStartup pop in:toAutomatic (Delayed Start)and then clickStart.
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Step 4: ClickApplyandOKto save the changes.
Step 1: Open Search to inputcmdand run it as an administrator.
Step 2: throw in the following command and pressEnterto execute it.

you’ve got the option to use Vssadmin for managing the VSS.
Here is the way.
Step 3: ClickFile > Export…to save the file in an accessible location toback up registry entries.
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Step 4: Then in the address bar, input the following path to locate and expandProviders.
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\VSS\Providers
Step 5: UnderProviders, you may find one ENUM and two GUIDs.
If it is, like check the other keys and delete them.

Step 6: Then exit the window and typeservices.mscin Run to enter the Services window.
Step 7: Scroll down to locate and right-clickVolume Shadow Copyto chooseRestart.
Try ways here to fix it.

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When all of that is settled, you’re free to clickBack Up Nowto execute the task immediately.
This article has given you some methods to sort out the 0x8004230F error.

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