Error E3224

Unable to create Volume Shadow copy for xx (certain) Writer. Skip backup...

Module:

VSS Error Messages

Reason:

The Components of the specified Writer could not be added to the set of items for the shadow copy, causing the creation of the shadow copy to fail.

Action:

• Try the operation again after the initial operation has finished.
• Remove the specified Writer from the backup, and then try to create the shadow copy again.
• If you receive this error frequently, it might indicate an internal problem with the Writer. Contact the supplier of the Writer for assistance.