Windows 11 - Shadow Copy - Restore Previous version

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Windows 11 - Shadow Copy - Restore Previous version

lolix3 166

Hi,

Using Windows 10, I enable system protection and schedule daily shadow copies using

wmic shadowcopy call create Volume=C:

I tune the volume reserved for System Protection, to keep the desired number of Shadow Copies.

All those Shadow copies are listed in the "Restore previous version" panel on C:\ or subfolders.

Doing the same thing in Windows 11, There's nothing in the "Restore previous version" list.

If I run the command manually, I got the same output with either W10 ou w11. So I don't see what's wrong here.

BTW, this "TAG" things of Q&A is broken. I couldn't find and "backup, restore, shadow, previous version" Nothinbg.

C:\WINDOWS\system32>wmic shadowcopy call create Volume=C:\

Executing (Win32_ShadowCopy)->create() Method execution successful.

Out Parameters: instance of __PARAMETERS { ReturnValue = 0; ShadowID = "{4487C8CC-9745-466D-9F75-2220F38B149B}"; };

Jewel Masters 0 Reputation points

2023-07-27T15:06:25.7733333+00:00

I can see the shadow copies are working from the command prompt (vssadmin list shadows), but they do not appear in the Previous Versions window. Very frustrating.

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Jewel Masters 0 Reputation points

2023-07-27T15:06:25.7733333+00:00

I can see the shadow copies are working from the command prompt (vssadmin list shadows), but they do not appear in the Previous Versions window. Very frustrating.

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Limitless Technology 44,751

Hi. Thank you for your question and reaching out. I’d be more than happy to help you with your query

The issue you're encountering with missing Shadow Copies in Windows 11's "Restore previous version" list may be related to a change in the implementation of the feature between Windows 10 and Windows 11.

It's possible that the implementation of Shadow Copies has changed in Windows 11, and the method you used to create the Shadow Copies in Windows 10 may not be compatible with Windows 11.

If you're unable to view the Shadow Copies in Windows 11, I would suggest trying a different method of creating Shadow Copies in Windows 11. You can try using the built-in File History feature or a third-party backup solution that supports Shadow Copies in Windows 11.

If the reply was helpful, please don’t forget to upvote or accept as answer, thank you.

lolix3 166 Reputation points

2023-02-09T14:42:36.0833333+00:00

Hi,

File History or other backup solution are a different thing. Another external storage area is required.

Although not a real backup solution, shadowcopy is a wonderful tool to quickly recover previous versions of any file / folder or recovering the entire system.
Nicolai Ramskov Galamba 0 Reputation points

2023-07-20T06:11:23.8333333+00:00

I have a similar problem - any fixes?
John M. McLagan 6 Reputation points

2023-10-14T14:33:16.6333333+00:00

It's possible that the implementation of Shadow Copies has changed in Windows 11, and the method you used to create the Shadow Copies in Windows 10 may not be compatible with Windows 11.

It's possible? You aren't sure? I understand the resources for Windows 11 on this topic is conflicting and refer to options that are no longer available on Windows 11. However, I have have configured File History backups daily and have turned on Shadow Copies. I expect as the original poster states, for each shadow to be listed in the previous versions. However, the only entry I have is listed as follows -

As usual, Microsoft needs to update their Learn documentation to keep up with revisions to the settings screens and delineate in a clearer fashion what we should expect from features that we expect. If previous versions tab is no longer applicable, then get rid of it and document the "new & improved" way. Personally, I don't think there was anything wrong with the way Windows 10 handled it. But in their infinite wisdom, they have to complicate things and change things just for the sake of keeping their message boards hopping with people trying to figure out what is where and why.

Do better Microsoft!!!
P Sikkes 0 Reputation points

2023-10-19T12:10:23.9266667+00:00

This is no actual solution when data is kept on a different volume then C

Other then a ShadowCopy viewer (not practical for standard users), there is no way to view data from the ShadowCopy containers.

Will there be an update for this problem in the coming windows 11 version (or stick to Windows 10)

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