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Download Writers for SQL 2017

shana bright 0 Reputation points
2025-03-04T14:29:15.2333333+00:00

In my environment I am running backups on my SQL 2017. The backup is failing due to SQL VSS writers. The service is present but still doesn't work when running and after restarting. I went to look at vssadmin list writers in elevated command prompt, SQL VSS Writer is not present. All other writers are in a stable state. I already tried running a repair on the SQL server. Is there a way just to download SQL VSS writer?

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  1. ZoeHui-MSFT 41,286 Reputation points
    2025-03-05T03:12:28.1233333+00:00

    Hi @shana bright,

    It is not to be installed separately. It is installed with SQL Server.

    Make sure the “SQL Server VSS Writer” service is set to Automatic and is running (check in services.msc).

    Open Event Viewer → Windows Logs → Application. Filter for errors from SQLWriter, VSS to see if there are more details about the issue.

    Regards，

    Zoe Hui

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  2. Olaf Helper 46,201 Reputation points
    2025-03-05T07:23:23.1966667+00:00

    The backup is failing due to SQL VSS writers.

    And which detailed error message do you get?

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