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Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8
Deletes shadow copies of a specified volume.
For examples of how to use this command, see Examples:.
Syntax
Parameters
Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
/for=<ForVolumeSpec> | Specifies the volume for which the shadow copy is to be deleted. Pathfinder character sheet printable. |
/oldest | Deletes only the oldest shadow copy. |
/all | Deletes all of the shadow copies for the specified volume. |
/shadow=<ShadowID> | Deletes the shadow copy specified by ShadowID. To get the shadow copy ID, use the vssadmin list shadows command. When you type a shadow copy ID, use the following format, where each X represents a hexadecimal character: XXXXXXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXXXXXXX |
/quiet | Specifies that the command will not display messages while it is running. |
Remarks
- You can delete only shadow copies that have the client-accessible type.
Examples:
To delete the oldest shadow copy of volume C, type: