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Windows Server 2019 Standard - Why does VSS creation call get hung when trying to initiate it within the Windows GUI (under Configure Shadow Copies)?

Anonymous
2025-01-30T20:26:23+00:00

I have been trying to Configure Shadow Copies and use the "Create Now" option. However, when I select "Configure Shadow Copies," nothing happens. I also attempted to access Shadow Copies through the Drive properties, but it just keeps loading indefinitely. I am unable to access Shadow Copies through either method.

NOTE: This is running on a server with over 100TB of HD space on a raid 5 split among (10) 15tb drives. This is not a disk issue in any way, shape, or form.

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-01-31T07:49:39+00:00

    Hello,

    Based on the information you provided, I suggest you open the command prompt and run the following command to see if there is a writer error in the Microsoft-related service. If so, restart the corresponding writer service to see if the problem can be solved:

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    You can refer to the following services corresponding to vss writer：

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    Best Regards

    Zunhui

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