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The Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) is a Windows feature that enables consistent backups by creating snapshots of volumes. Recent discussions on WindowsForum highlight a critical issue where Microsoft's April 2026 cumulative update KB5083769 for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 causes VSS timeouts, breaking third-party backup tools like Acronis, Macrium Reflect, NinjaOne Backup, and UrBackup. Users report that the update undermines backup reliability, forcing administrators to weigh security patches against backup integrity. The recommended workaround involves uninstalling the problematic update and pausing its deployment until a permanent fix is available. This topic underscores the importance of VSS in enterprise backup strategies and the risks of update-induced disruptions.
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    KB5083769 Breaks VSS Backups on Win 11 24H2/25H2: Rollback & Test Recovery

    Microsoft’s April 14, 2026 cumulative update KB5083769 for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 is reportedly breaking third-party backup jobs that depend on Volume Shadow Copy Service, with users and vendors tying failures to VSS snapshot timeouts in tools including Acronis, Macrium Reflect, NinjaOne...
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    KB5083769 April 2026 Update Breaks VSS Backups on Windows 11 24H2/25H2

    Microsoft’s April 14, 2026 cumulative security update KB5083769 for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2 is reportedly causing third-party backup failures tied to Volume Shadow Copy Service timeouts, with Acronis, Macrium, NinjaOne, and UrBackup users among those reporting trouble. The...
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