Event ID 8194 VSS Error

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Some users see Event ID 8194 in the Windows Event logs during a Retrospect Backup. this article outlines one way to address the problem.

From the Start Menu, select Run. The Run dialog opens.

In the Open field, input dcomcnfg and click OK. The Component Services dialog opens.

Expand Component Services, Computers, and My Computer.

Right-click My Computer and click Properties on the pop-up menu. The My Computer Properties dialog opens.

Click the COM Security tab.

Under Access Permission click Edit Default. The Access Permissions dialog opens.

From the Access Permissions dialog, add the "Network Service" account with Local Access allowed.

Close all open dialogs.

Restart the computer.

Last Update: April 2, 2012