%1 (%2) %3 Shadow copy instance %4 aborted.

This Error event is logged when a Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) copy operation is stopped. This event indicates that the VSS software or hardware provider of the VSS solution has returned the Abort state. When the Abort state is reported, ESE performs the corresponding operation and logs ESE Error event 2007.

To resolve this event, do one or more of the following:

• Make sure that you are using the latest hardware and software recommended by your VSS application vendor.

• Make sure that you are running the latest Microsoft® Windows® and Microsoft Exchange Server updates for VSS. For information about Exchange Server updates and service packs, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 906669, Issues that are fixed in Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2.

• In Event Viewer, examine the Application log and System log for relevant event messages. These event messages may provide additional information about the underlying issue.

• Contact your hardware vendor for more help diagnosing the problem. For example, hardware vendors may be able to help you identify any firmware or device driver issues that may be causing the problem.

For information about events that are logged when a VSS backup application backs up a server that is running Exchange Server 2003, see Backing Up Data in the Exchange Server 2003 Software Development Kit (SDK).

For information about how to use VSS with Exchange Server 2003, see Best Practices for Using Volume Shadow Copy Service with Exchange Server 2003 and Microsoft Knowledge Base article 822896, Exchange Server 2003 data backup and Volume Shadow Copy services.