Windows 10: Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider Hi. I am having a technical issue withore it issue...

Hello so I ran into this problem trying to create a restore point, and i was getting the error code 0x81000203. So i had to go in to the Registry and fix one of the values I had to fix this one %Systemroot%\System32\swprv.dll Now that Being all fixed now I cannot get the Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider to start. I wonder if I may have deleted a value by mistake. When i start i get the error 1053" was unable to start in a timely fashion please help me.

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Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider

Hi.

I am having a technical issue with my Windows 10 OS I don’t want to have to do a Factory restore it’s not big issue I am having it’s the issue with Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider. I went in to the Registry and fixed one of the values I had to fix
this one %Systemroot%\System32\swprv.dll because I was getting an error code 0x81000203. Now that Being all fixed now I cannot get the Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider to stay on it keeps stopping. I wonder if I may have deleted a value by mistake.
I was wondering can you give me a full last of Registry Values in

(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\

CurrentControlSet\services\swprv\Parameters)

 

Volsnap Event 36 "Shadow Copies were aborted due to user imposed limit" Confusion

Dear HamAndHands,

Welcome to the Microsoft Community



Thank you for reaching out to us regarding the Volsnap error event with ID 36 and your concerns about the shadow copies being aborted due to a user-imposed limit. I understand that this situation can be perplexing, particularly when you do not actively engage with or modify System Restore settings.

Based on the information you've provided, let's address your questions and concerns comprehensively:

The Volsnap Event ID 36 error message you are encountering pertains to the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) in Windows. This service is instrumental in creating "shadow copies" of files on your system. These shadow copies serve as backup versions of files, enabling data restoration in the event of an issue.

The "user-imposed limit" mentioned in the error message indicates the maximum disk space allocated for these shadow copies. Despite having ample free space on your disk, the specific space reserved for shadow copies may be full, leading to the abortion of new shadow copy creation.

The reference to "Hard Disk Volume Shadow Copy 5" signals that the issue is specifically associated with the shadow copies of that particular volume. The regular Volsnap events for "Copy 3" and "Copy 4" you mentioned represent normal operations where older shadow copies are deleted to maintain disk space usage within the defined limit.

It is important to note that this event does not necessarily imply that all shadow copies across all volumes were purged. Rather, it suggests that the shadow copies for HarddiskVolumeShadowCopy5 were aborted due to the user-imposed limit.

Regarding whether this issue warrants concern, it largely depends on your usage. If you do not actively use System Restore or Shadow Copy Volumes, this error is unlikely to cause significant system issues. However, if the error persists, further investigation might be prudent to ensure no underlying issues are present.

To address this issue, you may consider increasing the space allocated for shadow copies or deleting old shadow copies. If you are not comfortable performing these actions yourself, seeking assistance from a professional would be advisable.

Here are some steps you can take to mitigate the issue:

Adjust Shadow Copy Storage Settings:

• Verify and adjust the allocated space for shadow copies if necessary.
  
• Navigate to "System Properties" > "System Protection" > Select the drive > Click "Configure."
  

Check Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) Status:

• Ensure that the Volume Shadow Copy service is running correctly without any errors.
  
• Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the commands vssadmin list writers and vssadmin list providers to check for any issues.
  

Consider System Restore Point Creation: Even if you do not actively utilize System Restore, manually creating a restore point can sometimes help resolve issues related to shadow copies.

I hope this provides clarity and assistance with your concerns. Should you have any further questions or need additional support, please do not hesitate to reach out.



Best Regards,

Martin | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Shadow Copy lag issues

Hello David,

Questions and concerns about Shadow Copy issues are best addressed in our in our TechNet forums. I'd recommend posting your question in the
TechNet forums, where we have support professionals who are well equipped with the
knowledge on such issues. You will be assisted directly by our Microsoft Programmers, IT Professionals and IT Specialist.
TechNet forums also focuses on advanced technical discussions about Microsoft products and services.

Let me know if you have other concerns.

Regards.