Why am i getting errors about “Shadow Copy” ?
The “Copy Locked file” feature is implemented using Windows’ Volume Shadow Copy and it has several limitations: • It works on Windows XP and Vista 32-bit if you use GoodSync 32-bit version, • It works on Windows XP and Vista 64-bit if you use GoodSync 64-bit version, • It does not work on Windows 2000, • It can only copy FROM a locked file but NOT TO a locked file. • It can only copy from a file on a LOCAL DRIVE, not from a file on the network. Q: I am getting ‘The system cannot find the path specified’ error when syncing. Why? A: If you are getting this error and all involved files and folders are actually present, then there is a known bug on Vista that causes this. Windows XP and 2000 are not affected, only Vista. It usually happens when moving or renaming file located on network share mounted to Vista computer. These are articles that discuss this problem and propose fixes: – Microsoft Knowledge Base KB934160, – Vista Forums Thread about the problem. Summary of proposed fixes: – Re
The “Copy Locked file” feature is implemented using Windows’ Volume Shadow Copy and it has several limitations: • It works on Windows XP and Vista 32-bit if you use GoodSync 32-bit version, • It works on Windows XP and Vista 64-bit if you use GoodSync 64-bit version, • It does not work on Windows 2000, • It can only copy FROM a locked file but NOT TO a locked file. • It can only copy from a file on a LOCAL DRIVE, not from a file on the network. Q: Copy Locked Files (Shadow Copy) does not work when I have Acronis True Image installed. Why? A: Because Acronis True Image replaces (or some might say breaks) Windows Shadow Copy service as described here at Acronis site. Acronis goes on to suggest a registry change that fixes the problem. Q: I am getting insufficient system resources exist to complete the requested service (error 1450). Why? A: This is Windows error described here: MS KB 304101. Looks like Windows runs out of buffers or handles or something of this nature. Also, free space o
