Scenario: You perform Backup to VD or Copy Hard Disk operations, and get “No free space” error
This error appears because there’s not enough space to create VSS snapshot on one of involved partitions, such as vendor/recovery partitions about 100-200 MB in size.
Solution 1: Disable Hot Processing
- If your product allows it, navigate to Home – Settings – Backup – Hot Processing options.
- Uncheck “Enable hot processing” box
- Repeat the copy/backup operation
Note: this solution does not apply to source objects currently in use, such as partition with operating system currently in-use.
Solution 2: Perform operations from Recovery Media
- Run Recovery Media Builder to create Recovery Media
- Boot from it
- Perform the desired operations
