When I run VSSadmin list writers the SQLServerWriter fails with code 8
"Writer name: 'SqlServerWriter'
Writer Id: {a65faa63-5ea8-4ebc-9dbd-a0c4db26912a}
Writer Instance Id: {43f91238-a80f-4bae-a0c0-2584ec83641b}
State: [8] Failed
Last error: Non-retryable error"
I’ve tried following the instructions http://wiki.r1soft.com/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=4459836 but I am getting stuck. First off the registry key I have is called "NT SERVICE\SQL Writer" and the under part II, I don't understand this statement:
"You must make sure that the instances of SQL Server have granted access to this Windows account either explicitly or through group membership of BUILTIN\Administrators."
I see the service called "SQL Server VSS Writer" and it'scurrentlyrunning under thelocal systemaccount but I'm not sure if I should change that to a different account and...