Archive for 2014

How to Fix: Folder name too long to delete

Are you getting folder name too long to delete messages? The issue can easily be fixed using DeleteLongPath, a new freeware tool typical error messages include: “Cannot delete <file name>: The file name you specified is not valid or too long. specify a different file name”   “The specified path, file name, or both are […]

Destination Path Too Long Fixed: Freeware Tool Deletes Long Path

Are you getting these annoying messages when trying to delete a really long folder structure: Destination Path Too Long:  The file name(s) would be too long for the destination folder.  You can shorten the file name and try again, or try a location that has a shorter path   Well there’s hope. DeleteLongPath does exactly […]

How to fix: 0x800423f4, The writer experienced a non-transient error. If the backup process is retried, the error is likely to reoccur

Fixing this error may be a little tricky: 0x800423f4, The writer experienced a non-transient error.  If the backup process is retried, the error is likely to reoccur However, the reason is usually a service vetoing the backup. If it’s the Hyper-V VSS Writer reporting this error, check all Hyper-V logs as shown here //backupchain.com/hyper-v-backup/Troubleshooting-First-Steps.html There’s […]

How to remove Acronis and StorageCraft VSS driver / provider

After you uninstalled these products, if the problem persists, follow these steps:   Step 1: Open the Registry Editor (Start -> Run -> enter “regedit”, hit enter) Step 2: Navigate to the entry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\VSS\Providers Step 3: (optional) Right-click on the entry {5fc845eb-f299-40f0-9725-34045f7ea8ba} or {f5dbcc43-b847-494e-8083-f030501da611} and export it to a file so you have a backup […]

Download Linux Integration Services 3.5 for Hyper-V

  Download the newest Linux Integration Services 3.5 for Hyper-V here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=41554&WT.mc_id=rss_alldownloads_all   What’s New? •Driver support for IDE and SCSI controllers: Linux Integration Services supports the network controller and the IDE and SCSI storage controllers that were developed specifically for Hyper-V. •Fastpath Boot Support for Hyper-V: Boot devices now take advantage of the block […]

Hyper-V Stop 0x0000000A BSOD Error Causes and Fixes KB2776366

If you receive a blue screen with stop error 0x0000000A on a Hyper-V host server, consider installing the hotfix KB2776366.   Steps to reproduce this error: On a Hyper-V server running on Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012: You have a virtual machine running Your several pass-through disks attached to the virtual machine. […]

Cloud Backup Hyper-V Virtual Machines over the Internet

Are you looking for a virtual machine cloud backup solution for Hyper-V VMs? Check out BackupChain’s virtual machine cloud backup for Hyper-V. Not only are the rates competitive, they are also all-inclusive. In addition to cloud backup, you can set up your own local and network backups, with or without compression and encryption, at no […]

How to Fix VSS Errors (Volume Shadow Copy Service Errors)

Transient VSS errors appear to be randomly and occur many hours into the backup. For that reason you need to suspect the errors are due to a VSS shadow area overrun which can be easily prevented. Try using the tool VSSUIRUN.EXE from the command prompt (see screenshots here:) //backupchain.com/Cannot-Find-anymore-diff-area-candidates-for-volume-Volume-shadow-copy-service-error-troubleshooting.html and set ‘no limit’ for all drives/volumes listed. This setting […]

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