Windows 10: Why do I have an extra system volume that I didnt create?

I have 1 disk on my laptop, i reinstalled windows 11 on it by mounting the official windows 11 iso and running setup.exe, I then installed the new windows in the old windows partition to keep a Windows.old for recovery purposes, once the install finished I saw 2 volumes on my machine, C: and E:Trying to read the contents of E: via file explorer gives permission denied error, so I used WizTree to see the contents instead:And this is what diskpart classifies E: as:```Volume ### Ltr Label Fs Type Size Status Info ---------- --- ----------- ----- ---------

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Failed to Create Volume Snapshot Macrium Error 0x8004230f VSS Error

Hi, you might try this:
Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy (VSS) Troubleshooting - Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy (VSS) Troubleshooting

or the free cautious repair tool
Tweaking.com - Windows Repair Free/Pro
- observing the steps and using only the relevant repairs

More:
How to Fix VSS Errors Step-by-Step

Otherwise I suggest- assuming your disk and file system are sound-
an in-place upgrade repair install which keeps all progs, data and most settings

You need an iso of the same base language and build- freely downloadable.

 

Removing errant files in the "System Volume Information" folder under Windows 10.

Hi,

Thank you for posting your response.

I suggest you to first stop Volume Shadow Copy service and try to remove the files and check. Follow the steps provided below:

Step 1: Stop Volume Shadow Copy service

• 
  Press Windows logo Key + R key.
  
• 
  Type services.msc.
  
• 
  Search for Volume Shadow Copy service.
  
• 
  Right click on it and select
  Stop.
  

Now, take ownership of the System volume Information folder and then try to delete its contents.

Step 2: File permissions.

• Right click on System volume Information folder.
• Select Properties.
• Go to Security tab.
• Select the user name.
• Click on Edit button.
• Under permission to Authenticated user, check on full control.
• Click on Apply and OK button.

Hope it helps. Do let us know the status of the issue. If you need further assistance, get back to us. We will be glad to assist you.

 

Cannot create a system image.

Hi Khary,

Sorry for the delayed response.

I suggest you to check if the following services are running and set to Automatic:
Virtual Disk, Volume Shadow Copy, Windows Backup and Windows Management Instrumentation.

To do this, follow the steps below.

• Press Windows key + letter 'R.'
• Type "Services.msc" and hot OK.
• Look for the services, right click and goto properties.
• Set to Automatic and start the service.

Hope this helps.