How to remove shadow copy from Vista?

[okayokayjustme]

I noticed that Vista automatically create shadow copies of user profiles...at least that's what I see so far. How do I remove some of these copies so it does not take too much of my space?

 

[linney]

I think the question of Shadow Copies is tied up with System Restore. If you stop System Restore it should stop the Shadow Copying.

Have a look at "Previous versions of files: frequently asked questions" in the Vista Help Program.

 

[okayokayjustme]

Thanks! I know that with Windows 2003 Server I can specify which folder to do shadow copy and able to delete them. But with Vista, you're saying it's impossible without turning off System Restore? Well, I guess I have no choice then.

Thanks again.

 

[linney]

Vista is able to Synchronize Offline Files with another machine, is that of any use?

 

[okayokayjustme]

I can use that...but I'm not asking for synchronization. I'm asking if there is a way to delete certain versions of the shadow copy but keep the system restore intack.

 

[linney]

When Vista finds some changes to it's integrity, such as Deletions of Shadow Copies, it might scrub the remainder as being untrustworthy.

This explains what I am trying to say (not too clearly).

No restore points are available when you use Windows Vista or Windows Server "Longhorn" in a dual-boot configuration together with an earlier Windows operating system

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/926185/en-us

 

[okayokayjustme]

Many thanks for pointing that out. I just that it would be a way to delete them like in Windows 2003 server...but I guess not. Thanks for explaining.