Error

Backup aborted! - Unable to lock <volume>, Please reboot and retry      

Description

This error can be generated during a backup operation when VSS fails to create a snapshot and the alternate Paramount Software snapshot (pssnap.sys) driver fails to start.

This issue can only occur on 32 bit XP and Vista based operating systems.

 


Solution

The following solutions are available:

Ultimately it is advisable, and highly desirable, to get VSS working correctly on the computer that you are attempting to backup.