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Symantec System Recovery (IOCTL_VSNAP_VDIFF_STOP) failed

bh3245
Level 3

We are currently using Symantec System Recovery 2011 to backup a database of image files.  It has worked perfectly for some time now.  But about two weeks ago I started getting the following error.....

Error EC8F17B7: Cannot create recovery points for job: Drive Backup of Storage (E:\).
    Error E7B70001: Win32/Win64 API DeviceIoControl(IOCTL_VSNAP_VDIFF_STOP) failed.
        Error EBAB03F1: The device does not recognize the command. (UMI:V-281-3215-6071)

Nothing has been updated since I think this product was abandond by Symantec it hasn't seen an update since it was installed.  The disk appears to be running fine and error free.  I have no idea why this started or how to fix it.  A google turned up no results which I don't think has ever happend.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

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criley
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What service pack level of SSR are you running (check in Help/About for version details).

Search tip:

1. Go to http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=home

2. Search for V-281-3215-6071

bh3245
Level 3

Your search tip doesn't seem to yeld anything about my error.  I could be overlooking it though.  I doesn't say anything about a service pack lever I'm no version 10.0.0.39952.  Running Live Update shows there are no updates for my software.  Like I said im my op there haven't been any updates in well over a year.

criley
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There is obviously a problem with LiveUpdate as we have released 3 service packs since SSR 2011 was released.

SP3 is the most recent so I would recommend installing this and then rebooting to see if it helps.

SP3 download: http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH195461.

bh3245
Level 3

Thanks I will try and get this installed and rebooted tonight.  I will report back with my results.

bh3245
Level 3

Well installed the sp3 update on ssr.  Rebooted but still getting the same error.  Any ideas on next steps?

criley
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Have you tried an independent (full only) backup of this volume? This has known to be a workaround to this problem for other customers.

Let us know..

bh3245
Level 3

So I was able to get a full backup to complete.  Does that mean the incrementals will now work?  I can't run a full every day it takes 7 hours to complete.

criley
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Was this an independent backup or a full backup for a recovery point set backup?

Independent job was only suggested as a temporary workaround.

bh3245
Level 3

It was an independent bakcup.

criley
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In that case, I would recommend you open a support case so this can be investigated further.