However, you might encounter some errors during the process.
VSS snapshot error 0x8004231f is one of the errors that you might meet.
This problem can be brought on by improper VSS service and insufficient storage space.
In the following part, we have listed several troubleshooting steps for you.
Without wasting more time, lets dive right into it.
What is Volume Shadow Copy error 0x80042316?
How to remove it and create a backup again?
This post might help you out!
How to Fix VSS Snapshot Error 0x8004231f on Windows 10/11?
Now, let me show you how to create a file backup with it:
Step 1.
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Step 2.
In theBackuppage, you’re able to opt for backup source and backup destination.
Click onBack Up Nowto start the process.
Heres how to see if the VSS service is running:
Step 1.
Typeservicesin the search bar and hitEnter.
In theServiceswindow, scroll down to findVolume Shadow Copyand right-select it to chooseProperties.
If the service is busted, click onStart.
If it is already running when you open its properties, restart the services.
Click onApply&OKto save the changes.
Therefore, removing the old shadow copies can spare more free space.
To do so:
Step 1.
In the command window, typevssadmin delete shadows /all.
Runvssadmin list shadowsto see a list of shadow copy you created.
To delete a specific shadow copy, follow the command below.
Replace the ID with yourContents of shadow copy set ID.
Run an elevatedCommand Prompt.
Typevssadmin list shadowstorageto list your shadow storage space.
Step 3. throw in the following command to increase the storage space to 5 GB and hitEnter.
Remember to replace5 GBwith the amount of space you want to increase.
vssadmin resize shadowstorage /For=C: /On=C: /MaxSize=5GB
Step 4.
Hope that you’re free to benefit from it!
