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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Anonymous
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
    2011-12-17T03:44:43+00:00

    This problem is due to a hidden system partition that your windows is trying to back up alongside, as it is part of the boot sequence (I'm speculating here, trying to find a reason)

    Anyway, here is the solution

    You can relieve this volume by going to cmd (type cmd in the search box in the start menu)

    enter the following line in the cmd.exe window:

    bcdboot c:\windows /s c:

    this way windows won't force you to back it up

    You should be good to go

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-07-18T15:53:22+00:00

    +1

    Good find. clearing the USN journal did the trick.

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-07-25T20:05:42+00:00

    Dear Mancer,

    your tip did not help me, though I followed your outlined procedure exactly. I know this is an old post, but please help me!

    Best regards,

    Sven

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