Backup Problems

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HUgh

I have a question about scheduled backups. When I try to
run a System State backup or full computer backup, I get
a volume shadow copy failed error with the number
80042301. I do know to turn off shadow copy but when I
select either of these two pre-programmed option the turn
off selection is not highlighted therefore I can't select
it. Any suggestions?

Hugh
 
Hi,

Not sure about your question on turning off snapshots, but here is
some information about the 80042301 problem. There are two possible
causes for this problem:

1) The COM+ Event System service is disabled (open services.msc and,
if this is the case, re-enable this service). This service should be
enabled by default.

2) The Windows Setup encountered a problem. Just run "REG.EXE QUERY
HKLM\System\Setup". If any of the
SystemSetupInProgress/UpgradeInProgress is different than zero, then
you will get this message. To fix this issue in this case, please run
the following commands:

REG.EXE ADD HKLM\system\setup /v SystemSetupInProgress /t REG_DWORD /d
0 /f
REG.EXE ADD HKLM\system\setup /v UpgradeInProgress /t REG_DWORD /d 0
/f

Please let me know if the problem cannot be fixed with the steps
above.


Thanks, Adi

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I have exactly this problem too (see the error pasted below). The
COM+ Event System service is manual, the values above are zero, and
System Event Notification is automatic.

Ideas?

John.

Backup Status
Operation: Backup
Active backup destination: File
Media name: "incremental.bkf created 10/14/2003 at 6:22 PM"


Error returned while creating the volume shadow copy:80042301
Aborting Backup.
 
Hi,

I have some questions:
1) What is the output of the "VSSADMIN LIST WRITERS" command?
2) Are there any relevant VSS/COM+ errors in the Application Event Log?
3) Can you verify that the COM+ EventSystem service is already running?

Thanks,
Adi

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