error code 0x80780119 not enough disk space to create shadow copy

Anonymous
2009-11-21T23:17:58+00:00

When I try to create a system image I get an error that there is not enough disk space to create a shadow copy the error code is 0x80780119. I'm using Windows 7 Backup and restore.

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Anonymous
2010-02-24T01:28:54+00:00

A Workaround Without Repartitioning:

When trying to make a system image of Windows 7, I got error 0x80780119.  After searching this thread (plus others), I found my 100 MB System Reserved partition had grown a large USN journal.  I assigned it drive letter F:.

Fsutil usn queryjournal F:

Then I ran this command to clear and disable the USN journal on my System Reserved partition:

fsutil usn deletejournal /N /D F:

This freed 48 MB.  The USN journal on my System Reserved partition remained disabled after a reboot, which I verified by re-running the query.  Subsequently, I was able to make a system image without error.

Look here for details on FSUtil: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc788042(WS.10).aspx

Mancer, MCITP-EA

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2010-01-03T14:37:14+00:00

You should be able to find your answer here http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7itproperf/thread/25deba76-464b-4a9d-9b32-a283bb6a88ce

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-06-13T15:20:13+00:00

    When error code #80780119 occurs on a Dell machine running Windows 8(not enough disk space to create a shadow copy), the fix is listed below. The reason is Dell w8 includes a 500mb hidden recovery partition labeled WINRETOOLS.

    1. Go to http://download.cnet.com/MiniTool-Partition-Wizard-Home-Edition/3000-2094_4-10962200.html and download Partition Wizard. Install and open.
    2. Find the 500mb partition called WINRETOOLS
    3. Right-click, and click move/resize, and reduce the size to 490.00mb
    4. Apply the changes
    5. Open Windows 7 File Recovery, and Create System Image

    *This works as a workaround instead of needing to use Acronis or Dell Backup and Recovery software

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-03-30T14:17:27+00:00

    Since I had installed other programs and performed updates since saving my first system image, I wanted to create a more current image to capture those system changes.  It seems prudent to do this periodically.  I also like to archive my older images just in case the latter one(s) fail.  What operating system are you using?  Have you actually created or tried to create a system image - with what?

    You're fortunate to not have had a hard disk failure for in 6 years - you eventually will though!

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-03-30T00:21:25+00:00

    You only need space for 1 Back-up and Restore  program. Not space for every  back-up you are likely to make!

    NO, you say.

    You're wrong.

    ONE is definitely all you do need.

    The most up-to-date one, that is!

    And, how, pray tell, do I set it up to work this way?

    By the use of simply setting the option to........................over-write the existing version of the Back-up and Restore program!

    That's right, all that is really needed is space for one copy of the back-up files, PLUS a bit....for safety sake.

    Can't be done! 

    Don't insult me.

    I have done it, now I'm telling you.......'how-to' to do it, too.

    By the way, I do have enough space to do a back-up  myself, 2 x 250 gig hard-drives I chose NOT to.

    Anything I need a COPY of, is......already on CDs or DVDs.

    And my computer has been running as smooth as silk for well over 6 years without a need to ever do a re-installation.

    It's properly maintained, since I am retired, on an Aged pension, with all the time in the world....to ensure that my computer is ALWAYS up-to-date, working properly, topping it all off with 20+years of knowledge from working/building all my own computers from parts.

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