Repair Vss 2003 Server 80042306 on Volume C

NTBACKUP error with volume shadow copy:0x80042306

Discussion in 'Windows Small Business Server' started by Chris, May 22, 2006.

1. I've got a pretty simple SBS2003 w/SP2 standard edition setup but am suddenly
   having issues with my backups. I know they have worked in the past, but a
   few weeks ago they stopped functioning and here is the error report from
   ntbackup:

   Error returned while creating the volume shadow copy:0x80042306

   I've already disabled and re-enabled shadow copy on my 2 partitions and also
   tried sending the backup to different destinations. I can't find any
   reference to this error on the web so I would ceretainly appreciate some help
   here.

   Chris

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2. Hi Chris,

   Thanks for posting here.

   From your post, my understanding on this issue is: when you perform a
   backup task, you receive the following error message from NtBackup:
   ================
   Error returned while creating the volume shadow copy: 0x80042306
   ================
   If I am off base, please feel free to let me know.

   Based on my knowledge, please perform the following troubleshooting steps:

   1. The issue may occur if there is corrupted data on the drive to be backed
   up. Please run CHKDSK on each drive with the /f switch to fix the errors on
   the disk (if there are any).

   2. Per my experience, this issue can be due to VSS thinks the system is
   still in setup process. Please perform the steps below to check the status.

   WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that
   may require you to reinstall Windows. Microsoft cannot guarantee that
   problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved.
   Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

   Open the registry and locate the registry key:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup

   Ensure both registry values are set to 0:

   - SystemSetupInProgress
   - UpgradeInProgress

   3. If the issue still happens, reinstall COM+ by following these steps:

   A. Backup and then delete HKLM\Software\Microsoft\COM3

   B. Boot to Recovery console and rename clbcatq.dll to ~clbcatq.dll. Be sure
   to use the tilde.

   C. Boot to normal mode and in Control Panel, open the Add or Remove
   Programs tool, and then open the Add/Remove Windows Components tool. Do not
   make any changes, just click "Next". This reinstalls COM+.

   NOTE: You must have your Windows Server 2003 SP1 files available during
   this step.

   I hope the above information helps.

   Have a nice day.

   Best Regards,

   Steven Zhu
   MCSE
   Microsoft Online Partner Support
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3. I had already used chkdsk with no reported issues. The Shadow Copy system
   works fine as it does correctly create backups on schedule or manually with
   no errors. The registry keys you mentioned were already configured as your
   recommendation so no change was needed there. I will try the reinstall COM+
   instructions after hours but if there any other options, please let me know.
   Thanks.

   Chris

4. Hi Chris,

   Thanks for taking time to respond.

   Based on your reply, please try the following steps:

   1. Stop the Volume Shadow Copy service: Open a command prompt and change
   directories to \WINDOWS\system32 (this is important when you begin
   registering the DLLs):

   net stop vss

   2. Then register the following DLLs and services (be sure you're still in
   the WINDOWS\system32 directory at your command prompt):

   regsvr32 ole32.dll
   regsvr32 vss_ps.dll
   Vssvc /Register
   regsvr32 /i swprv.dll
   regsvr32 /i eventcls.dll
   regsvr32 es.dll
   regsvr32 stdprov.dll
   regsvr32 vssui.dll
   regsvr32 msxml.dll
   regsvr32 msxml3.dll
   regsvr32 msxml4.dll

   Start the Volume Shadow Copy service by running "net start vss", do a test
   backup and see how it goes.

   To further analyze the issue, refer to the following KB article to enable
   the VSS debug tracing log:

   887013 How to enable the Volume Shadow Copy service's debug tracing
   features in Microsoft Windows Server 2003
   http://support.microsoft.com/?id=887013

   Run the backup with the tracing enabled. After reproducing the problem, run
   the following command to find out which VSS writer is timing out:

   vssadmin list writers

   And then, send the VSS debug tracing log trace.txt, and MPSReport to my
   work address: . The MPSReport utility is available at:

   http://download.microsoft.com/download/b/b/1/bb139fcb-4aac-4fe5-a579-30b0bd9
   15706/MPSRPT_SETUPPerf.EXE

   Thanks and have a great day.

   Best Regards,

   Steven Zhu
   MCSE
   Microsoft Online Partner Support
   Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security
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Repair Vss 2003 Server 80042306 on Volume C

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