0x80042306 — VSS provider veto

0x80042306 — VSS provider veto

What does this error mean?

A VSS provider refused or blocked snapshot creation.

Likely causes

• A VSS provider is misconfigured
• A required service or storage component is unavailable
• A recent change left a provider in an inconsistent state

Checks and resolution

1. Keep the complete error and timestamp.
2. List VSS providers and writers and identify the component returning the error.
3. Check related services and storage before applying a global VSS reset.
4. Apply a targeted correction and retest the snapshot.

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