How to Fix System Restore Error 0x80042302? Top 4 Solutions [MiniTool Tips]

About the System Restore Error 0x80042302

Recently, some computer users say they have encountered the System Restore error code 0x80040302 when they are making a system restore.

And the detailed error information is ‘System Restore does not appear to be functioning correctly on this system. A Volume Shadow Copy Service component encountered an unexpected error,’ as shown in the following picture.

Causes for System Restore Error 0x80042302

As a matter of fact, there are many reasons that can lead to error 0x80042302. However, the most common reason of the system restore does not appear to be functioning issue is that the Volume Shadow Copy service is disabled.

In addition, system files missing or corrupted can also give rise to the issue system restore does not appear to be functioning correctly. Meanwhile, no matter what the reason is, you can try to use the following methods to try to solve the system restore failed 0x80042302 problem. 

4 Solutions to System Restore Error 0x80042302

If you encounter the issue system restore does not appear to be functioning correctly on this system when you are making a system restore, it is a painful experience. And in this part, we will show you how to solve the system restore error 0x80042302 in detail.

Fix #1. Make Volume Shadow Copy Services Automatic

The Volume Shadow Copy is a utility of Windows that allows taking manual or automatic backup copies. So if you encounter the issue system restore not working Windows 10, you can try to check whether the status of Volume Shadow Copy services is disabled. If yes, try changing it. 

And now, we will show you how to set Volume Shadow Copy service to automatic step by step with pictures.

Step 1: Press Windows key and R key together to launch the Run dialog box.

Step 2: Type services.msc in the run box and click OK or hit Enter to continue.

Step 3: And you will see a popup window, you need to choose the Volume Shadow Copy from the list. Then you need to right-click the Volume Shadow Copy and choose Properties from the context menu.

Step 4: You need to check whether the Startup type is automatic. If no, change the Startup type to Automatic from the drop-down menu.

Step 5: If the Services status is stopped, you need to start it by clicking the Start button and click OK to continue.

After that, you can restart your computer and try to check whether the system restore error 0x80042302 is solved.

Fix #2. Run System File Checker

Corrupted system files may also lead to the system restore error code 0x80042302. So if you encounter the system restore does not appear to be functioning problem, try System File Checker to check and fix the corrupted system files.

Now, we will introduce how to run System File Checker restore corrupted system files step by step.

Step 1: Type Command Prompt in the search bar of Windows 10, then right-click it to select Run as administrator from the context menu.

Step 2: Then in the popup window, you need to type the sfc /scannow command and hit Enter to continue.

When the scanning finishing, if there are no errors of your system files, you can restart your computer and try to check whether the issue Windows 10 system restore failed is solved.

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Fix#3. Perform a Clean Boot

In order to solve the issue system restore does not appear to be functioning, you can try to perform a Clean Boot to solve the error 0x80040302.

Now, we will introduce how to perform a clean boot step by step with pictures.

Step 1: Press Windows key and R key together to open the Run window.

Step 2: Type msconfig.exe in the box and click OK or hit Enter to continue.

Step 3: In the popup window, you need to go to the General tab and uncheck the Load startup items option under the Selective startup section.

Step 4: Then in the Services tab, you need to check Hide all Microsoft services and click Disable all to continue.

Step 5: Then you need to go to the Startup tab and click Open Task Manager to continue.

Step 6: Next, you will see all startup items are listed here. You need to select them and click Disable button. Then close the Task Manager window and click OK to continue.

Step 7: After that, you can see a popup window. Click Restart button to restart your computer.

When you have completed all operation steps, you can make a system restore again and try to check the system restore error 0x80042302 is solved.

Fix#4. Backup System on a Normal Computer and Restore

If the above methods don’t work, you can try to back up system on a normal computer and restore it to the non-working computer to solve the error 0x80042302. Thus, we will introduce the procedure.

As a matter of fact, a piece of third-party software is necessary to restore to a different computer. And MiniTool ShadowMaker, the free backup software, is the best choice of many computer users since it has various powerful features.

For example, it can successfully handle system backup, partition backup, disk backup and so on. In particular, MiniTool ShadowMaker plays an important role when Windows 10 backup not working.

Now, we will introduce how to back up system with the free backup software - MiniTool ShadowMaker.

Back up System on a Normal Computer

First of all, you need to install MiniTool ShadowMaker. Thus, you can get free backup software from the following button.

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Step 1: Launch it and click Keep Trial to continue. Then click Connect in the Local tab to enter its main interface.

Step 2: After entering its main interface, go to the Backup page. MiniTool ShadowMaker chooses the operating system as the backup source by default.

Thus, you just need to click Destination module to choose a target disk to save the backup image. We suggest you choose an external hard drive.

• Schedule setting can help you to create automatic backup to safeguard your PC well.
• Scheme contains Full Scheme, Incremental Scheme, and Differential Scheme. It is recommended to choose Incremental Scheme.

Then click Back up Now to perform the task immediately.

Create Bootable Media

As for restoring system image created before to another computer with MiniTool ShadowMaker, the bootable media is required.

Step 1: Create a bootable media with Media Builder feature under Tools tab of MiniTool ShadowMaker.

Step 2: Connect the bootable media to the computer encountering system restore does not appear to be functioning. Then boot the computer from it. You can refer to How to Boot from Burned MiniTool Bootable CD/DVD Discs or USB Flash Drive?

Restore the System Image to the Abnormal Computer

Step 1: After entering the main interface, go to the Restore page. The system image will be listed here. You need to click Restore button to continue.

Step 2: Next, you are required to choose one backup version and click Next to go on.

Step 3: In the next popup window, you need to choose the volumes to restore from the selected backup file. Please note that all system related volumes should be selected as well as mbr and Track 0. Otherwise, Windows 10 is unbootable. Then click Next to continue.

Step 4: Now, you need to choose a disk to restore Windows 10 image to. It is recommended to choose the original system disk. Then click Next to button to go on. After that, you will receive a warning message that tells you which partitions on the target disk will be overwritten. Then click OK to continue.

Step 5: MiniTool ShadowMaker will perform the recovery action.

Universal Restore

After you have restored system image to your computer, you may find that your computer still can’t boot. The reason is that the restored operating system is incompatible with your computer, thus you need to go on the following steps.

Step 1: Boot the computer from the bootable media and go to the Tools. Then click Universal Restore to go on.

Step 2: This feature will automatically list the operating system on the left pane and you need to click RESTORE button to continue.

When the universal restore is finished, you can exit MiniTool Recovery Environment and change the boot order to restart your computer and try to check whether the issue system restore does not appear to be functioning is solved.

When you have solved the system image restore failed 0x80042302 issue, you had better create a system image so as to restore to previous state when your computer encounters some accidents.

Have you been attracted by this method? Get the free backup software – MiniTool ShadowMaker now!

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Bottom Line

In conclusion, we have introduced four ways to solve the issue system restore error 0x80042302. You can try to take advantage of any one to solve the system restore does not appear to be functioning.

Now, it is your turn to have a try. In addition, if you have any better solution to solve the issue error 0x80042302, you can share it in the comment zone. If you have any problem with MiniTool ShadowMaker, you can feel free to contact us via the email [email protected].