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VMware Granular Restore error "Failed to list file (the media is write protected)

May 15, 2025

Product Version

AhsayOBM: 7.13.0.x

Operating System

Windows

Symptom

When mounting a VMware ESXi / vCenter backup set Window 10 guest VM virtual disk using granular restore the following error message is shown:

"Falied to list file (the media is write protected.)"

vmware-granular-restore-error-failed-to-list-file-01.png

Cause

This is a know issue with AhsayOBM version 7.13.0.x

Resolution

To resolve this issue, update the AhsayOBM client application to version 7.17.0.50 or above.

This issue affects a legacy version of our software. We strongly recommend upgrading to the latest AhsayCBS and AhsayOBM release (v9.15.0.0, as of 2025/May/15) for improved performance, compatibility, and security

Contact us to confirm your license is valid to upgrade.