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BA918: Volume Shadow Copy Error 0x80042317 - maximum number of snapshots reached

Error code Product Applies to
BA918 BackupAssist ER BackupAssist ER v1 and later

Description

The Microsoft VSS service only allows up to 64 snapshots to be created on any volume at one time.

Resolution

Delete older snapshots on your system by following the steps outlined below:

  1. Open Windows Explorer.
  2. Right click on each of your data drives and select Properties.
  3. Select the Shadow copies tab.
  4. Select the Shadows copies you wish to delete and press the Delete Now button.
Last updated Created Further assistance
12th Oct 2014 20th Aug 2007 BackupAssist ER Support page