File I/O error

[rsarka]

I created an image and did a test restore twice using the created restore media. Unfortunately both times I get a "File I/O error" at the same place, copied so far 5.6 gig, read 6.5 gig, to copy 2.1, write so far 6.5.

File I/O error is not very descriptive and it doesnt tell me what file it was trying to read/write.

I am glad the test wasnt on a production drive, the partially restored image will not boot.

Can anyone assist with this error?

[Pascal2]

Hi,
I got the same error.
It totally destroyed my C drive.
This happened with about 10G to complete of a 32G image
While restoring, the error popped up, the screen froze, and the keyboard and mouse became disabled.

I was eventually forced to power off and restart.
The computer could not boot.

I had to re-install XP.
I noticed that the Dell PC Restore partition disappeared.

The image is stored on a Seagate USB external hard drive.

I want to make another attempt at restoring the backup.
Does anyone have an idea about this error?

[Mech_An]

File I/O error means that Restore wizard failed to read from archive or write to the target.

First of all, check Archive Integrity from Paragon product. If it reports 0 errors, check target HDD surface via Vendor's utilities or third-party software (e.g. mHDD).

CHKDSK /f also will be useful before surface test. It should show if there are any bad blocks.

[Pascal2]

Thanks for the response.
I will do what you suggested and try another restore.
It was important to know what the error referred to.
It may take me a few days, but I will let you know how it worked out.

[Pascal2]

Hi,
An update.
i ran chkdsk /r.
I recovered an image from another program.
Thanks for pointing out chkdsk.