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BA603: A snapshot could not be created due to high disk activity

Error code Product Applies to
BA603 BackupAssist BackupAssist v4 onward.

Description

This error occurs when a VSS snapshot can't be taken due to too much activity on the source hard disk.

Resolution

Make sure there is not any file transfers occurring on the hard drive that could be causing the activity.

Perform a defragmentation of the hard disk drive as this has been known to reduce disk activity.

Last updated Created Further assistance
11th Aug 2009 16th Mar 2007 BackupAssist Support page