How to Completely Re-install the Volume Shadow Copy Service in Windows 10

The Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) is a feature in Windows 10 that allows you to create snapshots or copies of files and folders on your computer. These snapshots can be used for backup purposes or to restore previous versions of files. However, there may be instances where the VSS service encounters issues and needs to be reinstalled. In this article, we will guide you through the process of completely re-installing the Volume Shadow Copy Service in Windows 10.

Step 1: Open Command Prompt as Administrator

To begin, you will need to open the Command Prompt with administrative privileges. To do this, right-click on the Start button and select "Command Prompt (Admin)" from the context menu.

Step 2: Stop the Volume Shadow Copy Service

Once the Command Prompt window opens, you will need to stop the Volume Shadow Copy Service. Type the following command and press Enter:

Step 3: Unregister the Volume Shadow Copy Service DLLs

Next, you will need to unregister the Volume Shadow Copy Service DLLs. Type the following commands one by one and press Enter after each command:

Step 4: Delete the Volume Shadow Copy Service Registry Keys

After unregistering the DLLs, you will need to delete the Volume Shadow Copy Service registry keys. Type the following commands one by one and press Enter after each command:

Step 5: Reboot Your Computer

Once you have deleted the registry keys, you will need to restart your computer. This will allow the changes to take effect.

Step 6: Start the Volume Shadow Copy Service

After your computer has restarted, you can start the Volume Shadow Copy Service again. Open the Command Prompt as Administrator and type the following command:

That's it! You have successfully reinstalled the Volume Shadow Copy Service in Windows 10. If you encounter any issues or have further questions, feel free to reach out to our tech support team for assistance.