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System state restore fails on DFSR VSS writer – Fixed

System state restore is a key feature in modern operating systems. It allows administrators to recover critical system files as well as configurations in case of a system failure. However, sometimes this process may fail.

A commonly seen issue that can lead to system state restore failing is the DFSR VSS writer. The DFSR VSS writer is responsible for restoring and backing up DFSR data.

In case the DFSR VSS writer is not functioning correctly, it will not let the system state restore process. This can be due to various reasons, like configuration issues, missing files, corrupted files, conflicts with other backup software, and so on.

The error often presents itself in the form of this message:

Fortunately, our experts have a solution for this specific issue. It involves not including the DFSR writer in the Backup selection. We can do this by heading to the System state view and expanding the system state folder structure. Then, we have to right-click the DFS Replication service writer folder and click Exclude.

Alternatively, we can follow these steps if we are trying a system state restore to a second host and come across the error message:

1. To begin with, we have to restore the files from the files view of the Restore tab.
2. Next, head to the System State view of the Restore tab.
3. Then, deselect the DFSR writer in the Restore selection by expanding the system state folder structure and clicking Exclude after right-clicking the DFS Replication service writer folder.

After the above steps, we will not come across the error message when we restart the restore.

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Conclusion

To sum up, our Support Techs demonstrated what to do when System state restore fails on the DFSR VSS writer.