What is VSS?
Volume Shadow Copy Service (aka VSS, Shadow Copy, or Volume Snapshot Service) is a built-in Windows technology that allows snapshots of PC files or volumes to be taken, even when they are in use. Most backup software programs rely on VSS to perform backup and recovery operations.
There are many reasons VSS might not work properly, causing your backup software to fail. But diagnosing the problem can be tricky given the number of system components involved.
Acronis VSS Doctor is the cure
Acronis VSS Doctor helps everyday users, IT professionals and support specialists quickly identify the problem and efficiently fixes the most common Volume Shadow Copy Service issues. Acronis’ free tool allows you to:
Diagnose and repair
Diagnose only
Report generation
Benefits
Diagnoses all VSS components
with one click
Fixes issues with one-click when
a pre-defined solution is available
Generates a report with the results
of the tests performed
Easily spots the weak places
in the VSS infrastructure
Automatically collects data from
scattered sources into a single report