{"id":3420,"date":"2015-05-28T04:15:07","date_gmt":"2015-05-28T09:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/neosmart.net\/wiki\/?p=3420"},"modified":"2016-11-12T21:25:21","modified_gmt":"2016-11-13T03:25:21","slug":"0x80042302","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neosmart.net\/wiki\/0x80042302\/","title":{"rendered":"0x80042302 – Fix for Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Get the fix to “0x80042302<\/strong>” error for Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8,\u00a0<\/strong>or 8.1<\/strong> operating systems.<\/p>\n

About the “0x80042302<\/strong>” error<\/h2>\n

The following information on this error has been compiled by NeoSmart Technologies, based on the information gathered and reported by our global network of engineers, developers, and technicians or partner organizations.<\/p>\n

Description and Symptoms<\/h3>\n

The error messages, alerts, warnings, and symptoms below are tied to this error.<\/p>\n

Symptom 1: 0x80042302 error screen on startup<\/h4>\n

This error is usually trigged by a misconfigured system or specific Windows files being damaged or corrupt, but in most cases, the 0x80042302 error appears when running the System Restore utility software:<\/p>\n

\"0x80042302<\/a><\/p>\n

Restore system files and settings\r\n\r\nSystem Restore does not appear to be functioning correctly on \r\nthis system.\r\n\r\nA Volume Shadow Copy Service component encountered an \r\nunexpected error. Check the Application event log for more \r\ninformation. (0x80042302)\r\n\r\nSystem Restore can help fix problems that might be making your \r\ncomputer run slowly or stop responding.\r\n\r\nSystem Restore does not affect any of your documents, pictures, or \r\nother personal data. Recently installed programs and drivers might be \r\nuninstalled. Is this process reversible?<\/pre>\n
Causes of this Error<\/h3>\n
This error has been known to occur as a result of one or more of the following:<\/p>\n
Cause 1:\u00a0Volume Shadow Copy service is disabled<\/h4>\n
The most common cause of this error is a Volume Shadow Copy service that is not running. This service creates backups of Windows while in use and it is required for System Restore to work properly.<\/p>\n
Cause 2:\u00a0System files are missing or corrupt<\/h4>\n
Another possible cause is a key system file that became missing or corrupt.\u00a0That could happen because of disk write errors, power outages, or\u00a0virus\u00a0attacks.<\/p>\n
Fixing “0x80042302” on Windows<\/h2>\n
Fix #1: Set Volume Shadow Copy Service to Automatic<\/h3>\n
The Volume Shadow Copy utility from Windows creates backups of Windows while in use.<\/p>\n
If this error appears during System Restore, setting Volume Shadow Copy to Automatic might fix it:<\/p>\n
    \n
  1. Click Start<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Type services.msc<\/code> in the Run dialog box or in the Search bar (for Windows Vista, 7 or 8)<\/li>\n
  3. Press Enter<\/kbd> to open the Services utility<\/li>\n
  4. Find the Volume Shadow Copy<\/strong> item from the list<\/li>\n
  5. Make sure Volume Shadow Copy is running: check the Status column corresponding to this item.If it’s not running, click Start the service<\/strong> from the left menu in order to start it.<\/li>\n
  6. Right-click on Volume Shadow Copy and click Properties<\/strong><\/li>\n
  7. Set Startup Type<\/strong> on Automatic<\/strong><\/li>\n
  8. Restart your computer<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    \"Windows<\/a><\/p>\n
    Windows shadow copy service screen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
    Fix #2: Perform a clean boot<\/h3>\n
    Performing a clean boot might fix the 0x80042302 error, if it was triggered when opening the System Restore utility.<\/p>\n
    To do a clean boot of your Windows, follow these steps:<\/p>\n
      \n
    1. Click Start<\/strong><\/li>\n
    2. Type msconfig.exe<\/code> in the search box and click msconfig<\/code> from the list<\/li>\n
    3. At the General<\/em> tab, uncheck the Load startup items<\/strong> from the Selective startup<\/em> radio button<\/li>\n
    4. At the Service<\/em> tab, check Hide all Microsoft services<\/strong> and then click Disable all<\/strong><\/li>\n
    5. Click OK<\/strong><\/li>\n
    6. Click Restart<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
      \"Msconfig<\/a><\/p>\n
      Msconfig utility screen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
      Fix #3: Run sfc<\/h3>\n
      The sfc<\/code> utility can inspect your system files and attempt to repair any corrupted files.<\/p>\n
        \n
      1. Click Start<\/strong><\/li>\n
      2. Type cmd<\/code> in the search box<\/li>\n
      3. Right-click on Command Prompt<\/strong> from the search results list<\/li>\n
      4. Select Run as Administrator<\/strong><\/li>\n
      5. Type:\n
        sfc \/scannow<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n
      6. Hit Enter<\/kbd><\/li>\n
      7. Restart your computer<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
        \"sfc<\/a><\/p>\n
        sfc utility results screen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
        If you’re unable to boot into Windows to run sfc, use the Commandline from Easy Recovery Essentials to run sfc outside Windows:<\/p>\n
          \n
        1. Download Easy Recovery Essentials<\/a><\/li>\n
        2. Burn the ISO Image. Follow our instructions on how to burn a bootable ISO image<\/a>. If you\u2019d like to have a recovery USB instead, follow our instructions on how to make a recovery USB<\/a>.<\/li>\n
        3. Boot Easy Recovery Essentials from the CD, DVD or USB<\/li>\n
        4. Select Launch Command Line<\/strong>\n
          \"Easy\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
          To download Easy Recovery Essentials, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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