Let us take a closer look at the error VSS error 0x800423f4 during a backup of Hyper-V. With the support of our VMware support services at Bobcares, we will give you a complete guide on how to remove the error.

VSS error 0x800423f4 during a backup of Hyper-V

Error: Hyper-V backup fails with error: "VSS error 0x800423f4: The writer experienced a non-transient error. If the backup process is retried, the error is likely to reoccur."

A solution to VSS error 0x800423f4 during a backup of Hyper-V

Follow the steps given below to solve the error 0x800423f4 during a backup of Hyper-V error:

1. Firslty, we have to .aunch Hyper-V Manager.
2. Open Hyper-V host and pick the virtual machine that is producing the problem.
3. The backup session error’s file path will display the Virtual Machine that is producing the trouble.
4. Right-click Virtual Machine and choose Properties.
5. Navigate to the Settings menu.
6. Go to the Management tab and then to Integration services.
7. Turn off Backup (volume snapshot) Service
8. Select OK.
9. When we do not use the ‘Backup (volume checkpoint)’ option, the system will be in a ‘saved’ state for a brief amount of time, and the uptime clock might be reset.
10. To rectify the issue, we will need to examine the eventlog within the VM(s) mentioned in the  VSS error 0x800423f4 and perform the appropriate change.
11. If the problem persists, edit the config.ini file, which is normally stored in C:\Program\FilesBackup Manager. Include the following at the bottom: [HyperV]

    UseSnapshotLimitsOnBackup=0

    LimitSnapshotComponentsCount=0
12. After that we have to save the file config.ini
13. Finally, to make modifications take effect, restart the Backup Service Controller Service.

Conclusion

To sum up, we have now learned more about the VSS error 0x800423f4 during backing up of Hyper-V. We have also gone through the solution with the support of our VMware support services at Bobcares.