#VSS

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Diagram-style cover showing a Hyper-V virtual machine, the VSS writer chain inside the guest, a production checkpoint, and the points where a backup job can fail

Virtualization (Hyper-V, VMware, VirtualBox)

How to Fix Hyper-V VM Backup Failed

Hyper-V VM backup failing? Work through VSS writers, integration services, checkpoint type, free space, leftover AVHDX files, and the event logs that point to the real cause.

Sysadmin Desk Aug 6, 2026 10 min read

Diagram-style cover showing a Hyper-V checkpoint operation, the AVHDX differencing disk chain, and the points where a checkpoint can fail

Virtualization (Hyper-V, VMware, VirtualBox)

How to Fix Hyper-V Checkpoint Failed

Hyper-V checkpoint failed? Fix it by checking disk space, VHDX permissions, VSS writers, and production vs standard checkpoints — with the AVHDX chain explained.

Sysadmin Desk Jul 6, 2026 8 min read