Backup Exec for Windows Servers - Event ID: 12302, Source: VSS is generated when running a backup job
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Event Type: Error
Event Source: VSS
Event Category: None
Event ID: 12302
Date: 12/22/2008
Time: 11:53:04 AM
User: N/A
Computer: MAIL01
Description:
Volume Shadow Copy Service error: An internal inconsistency was detected in trying to contact shadow copy service writers. Please check to see that the Event Service and Volume Shadow Copy Service are operating properly.
Solution:
1. Open a command prompt (START | RUN | CMD | OK)
2. Type (without quotes) "vssadmin list writers" and press enter.
3. Verify all writers are listed as "Stable" with "No Errors".
If errors are listed or the writers are not stable:
1. Reboot the server.
2. Reperform the vssadmin list writers command.
3. If writers are not all listed as "Stable" with "No Errors", please reapply the latest RollUp or Update for VSS from Microsoft.
If no errors are listed and the writers are stable:
Reattempt the backup.
If any of the above steps continue to fail, further debugging is possible by contacting Microsoft for assistance regarding VSStrace.
Issue/Introduction
Backup Exec for Windows Servers - Event ID: 12302, Source: VSS is generated when running a backup job
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