What does HRESULT 0x800423F9 (VSS_E_MISSING_HIDDEN_VOLUME) mean?

 
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VSS_E_MISSING_HIDDEN_VOLUME

VSS_E_MISSING_HIDDEN_VOLUME A hidden volume that VSS expected was not found. Hidden system, recovery, or provider-managed volumes can be required even when they are not exposed as drive letters.

What to check

  • Review disk and partition layout with administrative storage tools and compare it with the backup or snapshot metadata.
  • Check Application events for the missing-volume details that accompany this HRESULT.
  • Do not recreate or expose hidden partitions casually; first determine their original role and whether the restore target matches the source layout.
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Microsoft: VSS documentation portal

Microsoft: Volume Shadow Copy Service

Microsoft: VSS requesters


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