Sets the context for shadow copy creation. If used without parameters, set context displays help at the command prompt.

For examples of how to use this command, see Examples.

Syntax

set context {clientaccessible | persistent [nowriters] | volatile [nowriters]}

Parameters

Parameter	Description
clientaccessible	Specifies that the shadow copy is usable by client versions of Windows.
persistent	Specifies that the shadow copy persists across program exit, reset, or restart.
volatile	Deletes the shadow copy on exit or reset.
nowriters	Specifies that all writers are excluded.

To prevent shadow copies from being deleted when you exit DiskShadow, type:

set context persistent