Diskshadow is missing on my server. How can I get it back?

Ken Carter 0 Reputation points
2024-10-29T20:59:43.2533333+00:00

For some reason, the Diskshadow program is missing. It is not in System32 or SysWOW. How can I get it back?

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  1. S.Sengupta 19,261 Reputation points MVP
    2024-10-30T02:12:26.1866667+00:00

    Diskshadow is part of the Windows Backup components.

    See:

    How to enable Diskshadow

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  2. Yanhong Liu 11,320 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-10-31T02:12:24.8666667+00:00

    Hello

    Based on your description, here are some troubleshooting steps you can try to narrow down the issue and hopefully resolve it:

    1. Check Windows Features:

    Open the Control Panel, go to Programs > Turn Windows features on or off, and see if the "Volume Shadow Copy" feature is checked2. If it's not, check it and click OK to install it.

    1. Install Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS):

    If the Volume Shadow Copy feature is already checked, try reinstalling it. Uncheck the box, click OK to uninstall it, and then check it again and click OK to reinstall it.

    1. Run DISM Tool:

    Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the following command to check for and fix any corruption:

    DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

    This can sometimes fix missing system files.

    1. Check for Updates:

    Ensure your Windows is fully updated. Go to Settings > Windows Update and check for updates. Install any pending updates and restart your computer.

    1. Reinstall Windows:

    If none of the above step's work, you might need to consider reinstalling Windows Server. Make sure to use the correct installation media for Windows Server, not the consumer version.

    Best regards

    Yanhong

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