0x80042318 — VSS writer not responding

0x80042318 — VSS writer not responding

What does this error mean?

A required VSS writer is not responding correctly.

Likely causes

• The writer is in a failed or retryable state
• A dependent application service is stopped or hung
• The system is under heavy load or storage is slow

Checks and resolution

1. Run vssadmin list writers.
2. Identify the failed writer and the service that owns it.
3. Review related event logs and application health.
4. Restart only the relevant service when safe, then retest.

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