How often are Volume Shadow Copies generated in Windows Vista?

[Guest]

Documentation on the Microsoft site indicates that when System Protection is
enabled, Vista will make volume shadow copies automatically. I have not yet
found any documentation that explains when (under what conditions) volume
shadow copies are generated.

I do know that running a system backup in Windows Vista will generate a
volume show copy of a file (if needed).

Can anyone explain how often (or under what conditions) volume shadow copies
are generated in Vista?

 

[UnswoleLilDude]

A shadow copy is created every time a backup is made no matter if it's a
Restore Point (done every time your computer boots up and when drivers and
software are installed, only backs up system files), Complete PC Backup, or
File Backup.

This might help a little.
http://www.maximumpcguides.com/restore-a-file-with-shadow-copy-in-windows-vista/

 

[Bert Kinney]

Hi,

Here are a few articles of interest.

Windows Vista Help: Previous versions of files: frequently asked questions
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/afb7ed89-ed63-4e07-a482-d7004a8f40121033.mspx

How Volume Shadow Copy Service Works
http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver/en/library/2b0d2457-b7d8-42c3-b6c9-59c145b7765f1033.mspx

Volume Shadow Copy Service Technical Reference
http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver/en/library/b45c7507-b7ad-420e-a981-c273c2012a831033.mspx

Regards,
Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User
http://bertk.mvps.org
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