Replibit - Selected writer 'SqlServerWriter' is in failed state Status: 8

Selected writer 'SqlServerWriter' is in failed state Status: 8

ERROR: Selected writer 'SqlServerWriter' is in failed state!
- Status: 8 (VSS_WS_FAILED_AT_PREPARE_SNAPSHOT)
- Writer Failure code: 0x800423f4 (<Unknown error code>)
- Writer ID: {a65faa63-5ea8-4ebc-9dbd-a0c4db26912a}
- Instance ID: {db995d3c-be98-4d2c-868a-2a92fdacba7d}

There are multiple possible resolutions to the failed SqlVSSWriter failed state:

Please check each resolution below as one or a combination may solve the error:

Option 1: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/912414

Option 2: Apply hotfix http://support.microsoft.com/kb/913100 to resolve a possible conflict between MSDE and SQL writers.

Option 3: The MSDE writer may be disabled

Option 4: Remove the StorageCraft software and VSS provider