Delete a shadow copy

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

To delete a shadow copy

Open Computer Management.
In the console tree, right-click Shared Folders, select All Tasks, and then click Configure Shadow Copies.

Where?
- Computer Management/System Tools/Shared Folders
In the Shadow Copies dialog box, click the shadow copy that you want to delete and click Delete Now.

Notes

To perform this procedure, you must be a member of the Administrators group on the local computer, or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority. If the computer is joined to a domain, members of the Domain Admins group might be able to perform this procedure.
To open Computer Management, click Start, click Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Computer Management.
Shadow copies are not included in backups; once they are deleted, they cannot be restored.

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