How to disable VMware Snapshot provider in the Windows guest OS
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Article ID: 342559
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Products
VMware vSphere ESXi
Issue/Introduction
Disable the VMware Snapshot provider service in the Windows guest OS from the Service Manager.
Environment
VMware vSphere ESXi 7.x
VMware vSphere ESXi 8.x
Resolution
- Login to the guest OS with administrator credentials
- Click Start > Run.
- Type services.msc
- Press Enter.
- From the list of services, right-click the VMware Snapshot Provider and select Properties.
- In the Startup type dropdown menu, select Disabled.
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