Troubleshooting:A shadow copy could not be created. Please check VSS amd SPP application event logs for more information. Details: the specified object was not found.

A shadow copy could not be created. Please check VSS amd SPP application event logs for more information. Details: the specified object was not found.

I get this message 5 seconds after trying to backup using a Seagate external hard drive.
The drive has plenty of space (1TB) and is NTFS formatted.
The system recognizes it without a problem when I plug it in and I can move files to and from it with no
problem otherwise.

No other thread seems to directly address this version of the problem (with the "object not being found").
Any help or ideas are appreciated.

Keys to the Problem A shadow copy could not be created. Please check VSS amd SPP application event logs for more information. Details: the specified object was not found.

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Hi,
 
This issue normally occurs when the Volume Shadow Copy service and SPP services are not started.
Let's analyze and identify the cause of the issue.
 
I would suggest you to perform the steps mentioned by 'Diana D replied on October 23, 2010' in a similar discussion.
 
Refer:
 
shadow copy could not be created Details: the specified object was not found
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-performance/shadow-copy-could-not-be-created-details-the/a55057f8-67ed-4fa3-b61e-15f8904aaba1
 
Note: Make sure you turn-on the security software and Windows Firewall later once you are done with the test.
Important: While performing chkdsk on the hard drive if any bad sectors are found on the hard drive when chkdsk tries to repair that sector if any data available on that might be lost.
When you run the checkdisk,
there are chances of losing data so you can take a backup before running checkdisk.
 
 
Also refer:
 
Backup and restore frequently asked questions
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Back-up-and-restore-frequently-asked-questions
 
Back-up your files
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Back-up-your-files
 
Hope this information helps.
Reply with the status so that we could help you further.

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