

Ensure there is enough shadow copy space on the device (lack of shadow copy space can cause a writer to fail to run or load correctly).


If any of the listed writers are missing, follow these steps:.Check the list for errors and ensure none of the following are missing:.Run this command in an elevated command prompt to verify writer status:.Multiple troubleshooting steps are presented here.If this does not resolve the issue, investigate Application and System Event logs from the device for further insight, and contact Microsoft for further support.Use the steps below to troubleshoot some common errors.The VSS writers are part of the Windows environment and must be operational to perform a backup.
