The vssadmin list writers command is a powerful tool for managing Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) writers on a Windows system. VSS writers are responsible for creating and maintaining shadow copies of data volumes, which can be used for backup and recovery purposes. The vssadmin list writers command allows administrators to view a list of all VSS writers installed on the system, along with their current status and configuration.
The vssadmin list writers command can be used to troubleshoot issues with VSS backups and restores. For example, if a backup is failing, the vssadmin list writers command can be used to identify which writers are failing to create shadow copies. Additionally, the vssadmin list writers command can be used to configure VSS writers, such as changing the writer’s schedule or enabling/disabling the writer.
