MS Software Shadow Copy Provider - Windows XP Service
Manages software-based volume shadow copies taken by the Volume Shadow Copy service. If this service is stopped, software-based volume shadow copies cannot be managed. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows XP edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Professional | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | MS Software Shadow Copy Provider |
| Service name: | SwPrv |
| Type: | own |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\dllhost.exe /Processid:{FCEC3807-3D00-40A6-8806-45586E29455C} |
| Error control: | ignore |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
Default Behavior
The MS Software Shadow Copy Provider service runs as LocalSystem in its own process. It does not share the executable file with other services. If the MS Software Shadow Copy Provider fails to load or initialize, Windows XP startup proceeds. No warning is displayed, but the error is recorded into the Event Log.
Dependencies
MS Software Shadow Copy Provider will not start, if the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of MS Software Shadow Copy Provider
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows XP edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreMSSoftwareShadowCopyProviderWindowsXP.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Run the downloaded batch file.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the dllhost.exe file exists in the %WinDir%\system32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows XP installation media.