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Set context

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Sets the context for shadow copy creation. If used without parameters, set context displays help at the command prompt.

Syntax

set context {clientaccessible | persistent [nowriters] | volatile [nowriters]}

Parameters

Parameter Description
clientaccessible Specifies that the shadow copy is usable by client versions of Windows. This context is persistent by default.
persistent Specifies that the shadow copy persists across program exit, reset, or restart.
volatile Deletes the shadow copy on exit or reset.
nowriters Specifies that all writers are excluded.

Examples

To prevent shadow copies from being deleted when you exit DiskShadow, type:

set context persistent