How to Resolve VSS Writer Errors Without Rebooting
Resolve VSS Writer Errors Without Rebooting How to Resolve VSS Writer Errors Without Rebooting Scenarios Scenario 1: Failed VSS Writers Backups fail due to VSS writers in a failed state, and rebooting the server immediately is not feasible. Scenario 2: VSS Writers Not Started A writer is not running and needs to be started. Running vssadmin list writers will show only currently started writers. Scenario 3: Using VShadow for Windows Server 2003 or XP VSS is available in the Volume Shadow Copy Service 7.2 SDK, which can be downloaded from the Windows Download Center. Troubleshooting Steps Scenario 1: Failed VSS Writers Step 1: Open Command Prompt as Administrator: Start > Command Prompt > Right-click > Run as Administr...