Vssadmin list providers

 

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8

Lists registered volume shadow copy providers.

For examples of how to use this command, see Examples.

Syntax

vssadmin list providers

Parameters

There are no parameters for this command.

Remarks

  • The vssadmin list providers command displays the provider name, the provider type, the provider ID, and the version of each installed shadow copy provider.

Examples

To list the currently registered shadow copy providers, type:

vssadmin list providers

Output similar to the following is displayed:

Provider name: 'Microsoft Software Shadow Copy provider 1.0'
   Provider type: System
   Provider Id: {b5946137-7b9f-4925-af80-51abd60b20d5}
   Version: 1.0.0.7

Additional references

Command-Line Syntax Key

Vssadmin