Windows 10: Volume Shadow Copy Service not working [Fix]

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When the Volume Shadow Copy Service is not working on your Windows computer, you may encounter different types of error messages. VSS is a crucial component of the Windows operating system that allows users to create backups and restore previous versions of files. However, there are times when this service may encounter issues and stop […]

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Volume Shadow Copy Service error: A critical component required by the Volume Shadow Copy service is not registered.

Hi,

Thank you for getting back with a reply.

I suggest you to start the Volume shadow copy service and check. Follow these steps:

a. Click Start and type services.msc in the search box.

b. Search for the Volume shadow copy service and make sure the start- up type is automatic.

i. Right click on the service

ii. If the service is stopped, then Start the service

iii. Select Properties

iv. And in the Start-up type select Automatic.

c. Click Ok.

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Volume Shadow Copy Error?

when i try to make a system restore my computer says:

"The volume shadow copy service used by system restore is not working"
and error number 0x81000202

how do i fix this?

 

System Restore is not working because of Volume Shadow Copy service

Hi, whenever I try to create a new restore point, I get this error:

There was an unexpected error in the property page:

The Volume Shadow Copy service used by System Restore is not working. For more information view the event log. (0x81000202)

I use Windows 10 Pro (21H2). All windows updates are installed.

I don't have "Volume Shadow Copy" in the list of services, I only have "Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider" service (it is running). Also, I don't have the "Multimedia Audio Services", it is supposed to be required for "Volume Shadow Copy". Sound is working on my PC.

What I tried:

I don't have any antivirus or backup software installed.

In the event viewer I noticed these 3 error messages related to the "Volume Shadow Copy" service :

1. Volume Shadow Copy Service error: Unexpected error calling routine CoCreateInstance. hr = 0x80070424,

The specified service does not exist as an installed service.

Operation: Instantiating VSS server

2. Volume Shadow Copy Service information: The COM Server with CLSID {e579ab5f-1cc4-44b4-bed9-de0991ff0623} and name IVssCoordinatorEx2 cannot be started. [0x80070424, The specified service does not exist as an installed service.

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Operation:

Instantiating VSS server

3. Volume Shadow Copy Service error: Unexpected error calling routine OpenService (shSCManager, 'VSS', SERVICE_QUERY_STATUS). hr = 0x80070424,

The specified service does not exist as an installed service.

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Operation:

Initialize For Backup

When executing this command with admin rights: "vssadmin list writers", I get the following output:

What Can I do to make System Restore work?