Locked files will not be copied.

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fullbore
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Locked files will not be copied.

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[20/07/2014 00:09:11] Preparing shadow copy
[20/07/2014 00:09:11] Could not create Volume Shadow Copy. Locked files will not be copied. Cannot start vss server

v5.0.483 Win7 Ultimate 64 bit SP1

Niamh

Adrian (Softland)
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Re: Locked files will not be copied.

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Hi,

Volume Shadow Copy is used to backup open files. If your backup sources are not on a local drive, or you don't use an administrator account, that line is displayed in log.

fullbore
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Re: Locked files will not be copied.

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The sources are local and B4A is run using an account with administrator rights.

Niamh

Adrian (Softland)
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Re: Locked files will not be copied.

Post by Adrian (Softland) »

Hi,

In this case, please send us the complete backup log to support[at]backup4all[dot]com to see what the problem is.

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