With Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS ), you can backup and restore copies or snapshots of files or volumes or application data whether in use or not in windows. Shadow copy offers Windows users a chance to restore deleted files or folders using Restore previous versions. Here is how.
There are many ways to enable VSS depends on your OS version.
Option 1: Run System Restore.
- Type system restore in search bar, and run Create a restore point.
- Under System Protection, highlight the volume you want to enable VSS and turn it on.
- You can click Configure to setup Restore Settings and Disk Space Usage.
Option 2: Control Panel>File History
With the File History open, you have these options: Restore person files, Select drive, Exclude folders, Advanced settings.
Option 3: Run Backup
Type Backup in the search brad, and click on Backup Settings.
You can go to the file history.
You have an option to Add a drive.
Please view this step by step video:
