Fix error code 0x80042302 in Windows 7

Some users get error 0x80042302 when they try to create a system backup or perform a recovery with standard Windows tools. In this post we will discuss the causes of this error and provide troubleshooting techniques.

Error 0x80042302 en Windows 7

These numbers tell us that the failure was due to a malfunction of the component responsible for the snapshot (VSS). This technology enables access to any file, including those blocked by the system or by third-party processes. At the same time, this code may appear when trying to use recovery points. There are several reasons for this error. It can be a hindrance with the settings of the operating system and with the hard disk. Let's start this is why.

It causes 1: system unit

All backups (restore points) are written by default to the system hard drive, in general with the letter “WITH”. The first factor that can affect the normal development of an operation is an insignificant lack of free space. The problems begin (not only with snapshots) when there is less than 10% from space. To check, just open the folder “Computer”. and watch the partition boot.

If you're running out of space, you should clean your disk with the following instructions. You can also delete unnecessary files from system folders.

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One factor that affects recovery failures is the sectors “faulty” of the disk. They can be detected by applying the recommendations offered in the following post. If you are using an SSD drive as a system drive, plus there are status validation tools available for those drives. If errors are detected, the “hardware” should be replaced as soon as possible with a transfer of the data and the system to another unit.

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How to check for hard drive or SSD errors
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Reason 2: antivirus and firewall

Programs designed to protect us from viruses and network attacks can interfere with the normal functioning of some system components.. To delete this factor, you must temporarily disable your antivirus and firewall, both third-party and embedded software.

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Reason 3: Services

An appropriately named system service is responsible for the blind copy. If it fails, an error occurs when trying to create a restore point. To correct the situation, perform the following steps (the account must have administrator privileges):

1. Call the menu “Starts”.and in the search box, enter “Services”. without the quotes and open the section shown in the screenshot.
2. Search for services “Copy to volume shadow” and double click on it.
3. Set the startup type to automatic mode, start the service (if it is already running, first click on “Stop”.and then “Launching”.) and then press “Request”..
4. Error checking.

In some cases, it is not feasible to change the service configuration via the GUI. There is a tool that can help. “Command line”.which should be run as administrator.

Read more: How to open the “Symbol of the system” in Windows 7

Enter the commands one by one and press ENTER (after each).

sc stop vss
sc config vss start= auto
sc start vss

Note: after “Home =” must have a space.

If the fault repeats, check service dependencies. This information appears in the tab with the respective name in the properties window “Volume shadow copy”..

Search the list for each specified service and verify its parameters. Values ​​must be as follows: condition “Labor”., start type “Automatic”..

If the parameters are different from those specified, you will need to work with the system registry.

Read more: How to open the registry editor in Windows 7

1. Discover the name of the service. It can be found in the properties window.
2. Go to the branch

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetservicesИмя службы

3. Right-click on the folder with the name of the service and select “Permissions”..
4. Choose a group “Users (name of the team / users)” and grant full access by selecting the indicated box. Click on “Request”. and close this window.
5. Then, On the right side, look for the key

   Start

   Click on it twice, change the value to “2” and then press Okey.

6. Back “Permissions”. and disable full user access.
7. Repeat the procedure for all services specified in “Dependencies”. (if your configuration is wrong) and restart the computer.

If the error persists, you must reset the startup type to “Snapshot volume”. about “Manual”. and stop the service.

On the command line, says so:

sc config vss start= demand
sc stop vss

Reason 4: Group policy settings

Error 0x80042302 can occur due to disabling system restore in “Local Group Policy Editor”.. This plugin is only present in Professional editions, Maximum y Enterprise. The following post describes how to get it up and running. If your version does not allow you to use this tool, you can perform the same actions in the registry.

Read more: Group policies in Windows 7

1. In the editor, go to the next route:

   «Конфигурация компьютера» - «Административные шаблоны» - «Система» - «Восстановление системы»

   Double click on the position shown in the screenshot to the right.

2. Put the switch in position … “Not fixed”. O “Disconnect”. and then press “Request”..
3. You can restart your computer to be safe.

In the registry editor, the key

DisableSR

It is located in the branch

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindows NTSystemRestore

Must be set to “0” (Double click, value change, Okey).

There may be another key in this section called

DisableConfig

For this, the same procedure must be carried out. After all the actions, restart the pc.

We have covered four causes of error 0x80042302 in Windows 7. In most cases, the instructions given are enough to remove them. If it is not crucial for you to use a system backup tool, you can search for other tools.

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System recovery programs
Windows operating system recovery options

The last remedy would be to reinstall the system.

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