Re: DEFRAG paused for Volume Shadow Copy

GJB

This is explained in the link with my previous post:

Note if the Volume Shadow Copy service (VSS) is activated while a defrag
is performed, then the defragger might stop before it is completed. VSS
is activated when a backup operation is being performed, so either wait
for this operation to complete or disable the VSS momentarily while
running defrag.

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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Stourport, England
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GJB wrote:
So...how do I fix this ?

"Gerry" wrote:

GJB

http://smallvoid.com/article/winnt-services-vss.html


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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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GJB wrote:
Everytime I attempt to defrag my hard drive, it stops and gives me
the statement "paused for volume shadow copy".

How can I get passed this so I can properly defrag my drive ?

Thanks.

GJB
WIN XP SP2


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