By default, the shadow copy provider that is included in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 is used to create shadow copies for backup purposes. The shadow copies are implemented by using a copy-on-write implementation.

Assume that you have a database that has a case-sensitive collation in Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 2 (SP2). When you try to back up AlwaysOn secondary databases by using Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS), you may receive the following messages in the Windows Application log:

In the search box on the taskbar, enter control panel and select Control Panel from the results. Select Programs > Programs and Features. Right-click the program you want to fix and select Repair, or if that’s not available, select Change. Then follow the directions on the screen. For more tips, see Repair an Office application.

Fixes a problem in Windows Server 2008 where the Cluster service may stop responding when an application performs VSS backup of files from a volume. Several events are logged in the Application log.

Open Computer Management, and then click Disk Management. Right click the source disk, and then select Properties. Select the source disk on the Shadow Copies tab, and then click the Enable button. You click the Disable button to disable the shadow copy schedule.

This article describes an issue that occurs when you use the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) backup on a Cluster Shared Volumes (CSV) volume by using a software snapshot provider in Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2012.

When critical Windows system files are missing or corrupted, your operating system may begin to malfunction. Common symptoms include Windows features not working properly, system errors, or Windows becoming unresponsive or freezing.

Addresses an elevation of privilege (EOP) vulnerability under CVE-2022-30154 for the Microsoft File Server Shadow Copy Agent Service. To become protected and functional, you must install the June 14, 2022 or later Windows update on both the application server and the file server.

There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled. You can try to repair a program first, if it's just not running correctly.

After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11. Learn more. Note: Use these steps for Windows programs.