The shadow copy provider had an unexpected error (0x8004230F)

Before making any changes to our PC, many of us create a system restore point. This practice ensures that system files and settings return to an earlier date without affecting the personal files in case of problems. But sometimes, things do not go as planned and you may encounter an error if the following message is displayed as additional information – The shadow copy provider had an unexpected error while trying to process the specified operation (ox8004230F). This message may also appear when creating a backup or a system image.

The Windows backup could not create the shared protection point on the source volumes. The shadow copy provider had an unexpected error while trying to process the specified operation (0x8004230F)

Windows Backup failed to create shared protection point on source volumes

The problem occurs mainly or is visible when the required services do not work or do not respond correctly. To fix,

1. Run the VSSADMIN tool
2. Check the status of the shadow copy service for volumes
3. Check the service status of the Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Service provider
4. Perform the operation in a clean startup state.

The shadow copy provider had an unexpected error while trying to process the specified operation (0x8004230F)

1) Run the VSSADMIN tool

The shadow copy provider is sensitive and other disk cloning, backup software, and so on. can stop it from working

Run the following command in a CMD to check if you have third-party VSS providers:

vssadmin list providers

If you find some, you may need to disable them.

If no one is found, continue.

2) Check the status of the shadow copy service for volumes

Press Win + R at the same time to display the 'Run& #39; dialog box. Type "services.msc" in the empty box and press the Enter key.

Then scroll down to find 'Volume Shadow Copy'Entrance.

Once found, double-click on the entry.

After that, the Volume Shadow Copy Properties box that appears, set the startup type toAutomatic (delayed start) » and click on the beginning button below. The default is Manual – but we set it to Automatic (delayed start).

When done, press'D & #39; agreement"

3) Check the status of the Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Software Provider service

Similarly, set the startup type for 'Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider' to Automatic (Delayed Start) and beginning the service. Again, the default is Manual – but we set it to Automatic (Delayed Start).

Finally, close Services and try.

4) Perform the operation in clean boot mode

Maybe there is a third party process. Perform a clean boot, and then try to perform the desired operation.

I hope something helps.