Windows 7 backup error i o device error

In reply to StephenMacfarlane's post on September 9, In reply to Arya S Asok's post on September 16, I am having the exact same problem, same system as the previous user, tried all steps above with same results -- still errors backing up.

Full Backup will not complete. Any more info on this? In reply to seasthesky's post on March 1, I too am having this problem. It seems like way too many people have been having this problem over the past few years; we can't all be idiots. The internal drive is divided into two partitions, C: and E:. I can do a system image backup to E: with no problems. I can back up files from C: to the external drive with no problems. The only problem is doing a system image backup to the external drive.

It fails every time. I have checked both the backup service and volume shadow service: both were started, and now they're on automatic. I have the Windows update that is supposed to handle 4K sector size.

No, I haven't changed any hardware recently. I've learned the hard way that a system image backup is exceptionally valuable. Any ideas on how I can make this work? In reply to sectech1's post on April 21, Check this just in case it applies:.

All the other "fixes" I tried produced no results - this worked!!!!! In reply to Radishmon's post on April 25, I found the problem.

The problem is Microsoft! Microsoft does not support 4K native drives in Windows 7 4K physical and logical sectors. The surprising thing is that I can write files to my 4K drive, just not a system image. You want to use 4K native drives, you need to buy Windows 8! Thank you, Microsoft! When the scan completes, you can apply the "Filter" feature or click the "Search files or folders" button to find the lost files on the hard drive.

The outdated device driver is a potential cause that may lead to various issues on your device. Step 1. Wait for the driver to be updated, then reboot your computer. Step 2. Step 3. Right-click the channel where the appropriate drive is connected, and then click "Properties". Changing the transfer mode of Device 0 may cause computer operating errors. Step 4. To do so, you have three options to try:.

But this option may cause serious data loss. If you tend to try this way out, move to the next part and follow the data recovery guide to scan and restore your precious files in advance. Click "Yes" when you are presented to launch the Command Prompt as Administrator.

Note: some of you may receive the error message " cannot open the volume for direct access " using CMD, don't worry, and just follow the link to get an immediate fix.

EaseUS CleanGenius is a user-friendly computer fixing tool that is both safe and lightweight. Use this one-click tool to fix the damaged file system easily. In researching the error it states that my hard drive is failing or perhaps some program is causing the error. I tried removing some programs I thought may be the issue. Didn't work. I am trying to back up my files to a brand new Toshiba USB 3.

I have gone to start then computer and it shows the device. It also shows some files on it. The backup fails when it it trying to do a system image as far as I can tell by reading the progress details. What else should I check or do? My computer is also now popping up with a window telling me a backup is needed before the hard drive fails. It pops up with this message at the same time I am trying to do the backup the backup is already processing.

Have you performed a disk check on your PC? More details, please check here:. How to Run Disk Check in Windows 7. In addition, please also take a verify to see if the external disk is Advanced Format Disks Some types may not compatible with Windows 7 :.

For example Run fsutil fsinfo ntfsinfo f: to check the bytes per physical sector of the external disk drive.