macrium reflect failed to create volume snapshot 0x80042306

Macrium Reflect Failed to Create Volume Snapshot: Solved the Issue

Are you experiencing an issue with Macrium Reflect failing to create volume snapshots, resulting in error code 0x80042306? If so, this article will guide you through a potential solution that worked for me after encountering a similar problem.

I discovered that uninstalling Acronis True Image 2015 using the Acronis Cleanup Tool may have damaged the Volume Shadow Copy Service or other services on your system. This could be preventing Macrium Reflect from functioning correctly, leading to the error code mentioned above.

To resolve this issue, I uninstalled Acronis True Image 2015 from all four PCs using the Acronis Cleanup Tool. The uninstallation process went smoothly, and I was able to create full and differential backups once again.

If you are experiencing similar problems with Macrium Reflect failing to create volume snapshots, I recommend trying this solution. Booting your system from a rescue USB drive may also help resolve the issue.

By removing Acronis True Image 2015 and its associated tools, you should be able to restore your system's backup capabilities using Macrium Reflect. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to ask in the comments below.

Macrium reflect failed to create volume snapshot 0x80042306