vmiv error: Description = Initialization failure

Situation: the client follow this post ( How to enable Shadow copy in Windows 10 ) to enable Shadow copy on his windows 10, he gets this error: Description = Initialization failure. Why?

Troubleshooting: 1. In most cases, the drive doesn’t have enough spaces.

2. If it is UAC mapping drive, try either turning it off or running the app as Administrator.

3. Make sure Volume shadow copy service is running.

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Bob Lin

Bob Lin, Chicagotech-MVP, MCSE & CNE Data recovery, Windows OS Recovery, Networking, and Computer Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Install and Configure Windows, VMware, Virtualization and Cisco on http://www.HowToNetworking.com

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