Vista - Backup failure 0x8007045D (I/O device error)

12-02-2007

I have been backing up files every week and a complete backup every month to
a 250G external drive, using the Vista Business Backup Center. Today I was
trying to do the complete backup. All went well until about halfway through
the process, I got the I/O device error 0x8007045D. What is happening and how
do I fix it? Thanks. Mike

12-11-2007

I am considering this question answered and solved. See thread titled
"Unsuccessful backup. I/O device error (0x8007045D)" and check the reply by
noggin1228. Also see my post in the same thread.

"Mike F from TN" wrote:

Quote:

> I have been backing up files every week and a complete backup every month to
> a 250G external drive, using the Vista Business Backup Center. Today I was
> trying to do the complete backup. All went well until about halfway through
> the process, I got the I/O device error 0x8007045D. What is happening and how
> do I fix it? Thanks. Mike

05-28-2008

On Wed, 28 May 2008 06:27:58 +0000, scojew <scottj@xxxxxx>
wrote:

Quote:

>
>So what do I do when this doesn't work?

When what doesn't work?

Learn to quote what you are replying to.

05-28-2008

He's not being ignorant with you. You never mentioned another thread.
Please see:
http://support.microsoft.com/default...en-us%3B555375

"scojew" <scottj@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:scojew.3a52j4@xxxxxx-mx.tabletquestions.com...

Quote:

>
> What is there to quote- only one solution was presented anywhere on
> either this thread or the one referred to- removal of shadow copies.
> That didn't work for me or several others from a lot of what I've read.
> I've tried brand new back up and I've tried restarting the same back
> up. I've cleaned out the restore points and continue to get the same
> error. Any suggestions? Don't get ignorant with me and I won't be
> ignorant with you.
>
>
> --
> scojew

05-28-2008

If this an external hard drive, does the drive work with another computer?
If you are connecting through a usb hub try connecting directly. Please
post back with any result.

"scojew" <scottj@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:scojew.3a5gvk@xxxxxx-mx.tabletquestions.com...

Quote:

>
> I apologize then. I assumed that someone reading the thread would see
> the answers that had been provided and being familiar with the solution
> offered, would know what I was saying. But I forget, never assume. Of
> course I didn't refer to another thread, my reply was to the statement
> immediately preceding mine in which a link to another thread with a
> potential solution was mentioned. Didn't realize that I would need to
> include that in the post immediately following, but now I know.
>
> Meanwhile, I still get error 0x8007045D when backing up my hard drive.
> I have cleared the restor points, even reformatted the back up drive.
> I've also scanned it for bad sectors and it passes with flying colors.
> Any suggestions for the real matter at hand?
>
> Colin Barnhorst;1034648 Wrote:

Quote:

>> He's not being ignorant with you. You never mentioned another thread.
>> Please see:
>> 'How to ask a question'
>> (http://support.microsoft.com/default...en-us%3B555375)

>
>
> --
> scojew

05-29-2008

scojew wrote:

Quote:

> I apologize then. I assumed that someone reading the thread would see
> the answers that had been provided and being familiar with the solution
> offered, would know what I was saying.

The problem is that you are posting through a web site (in this case, a
web site that is using the vBulletin software to access newsgroups) but
you are adding to a thread on that site that either never was posted to
this actual newsgroup or it's rolled off everyone's newsreader.

The Windows newsgroups seem to be rife with postings similar to yours
and I have made it a point not to respond to messages that clearly have
been posted directly to this or other newsgroups via personal newsreader
software....there's just to much hassle and confusion to my point of view.

Quote:

> Colin Barnhorst;1034648 Wrote:

Quote:

>> He's not being ignorant with you. You never mentioned another thread.
>> Please see:
>> 'How to ask a question'
>> (http://support.microsoft.com/default...en-us%3B555375)

>
>

05-29-2008

On Thu, 29 May 2008 06:26:41 GMT, propman <propman@xxxxxx> wrote:

Quote:

>scojew wrote:

Quote:

>> I apologize then. I assumed that someone reading the thread would see
>> the answers that had been provided and being familiar with the solution
>> offered, would know what I was saying.

>
>
>The problem is that you are posting through a web site (in this case, a
>web site that is using the vBulletin software to access newsgroups) but
>you are adding to a thread on that site that either never was posted to
>this actual newsgroup or it's rolled off everyone's newsreader.

I just looked it up on Google Groups... he's replying to a post from
December 11 of last year

Quote:

>The Windows newsgroups seem to be rife with postings similar to yours
>and I have made it a point not to respond to messages that clearly have
>been posted directly to this or other newsgroups via personal newsreader
>software....there's just to much hassle and confusion to my point of view.
>

Quote:

>> Colin Barnhorst;1034648 Wrote:

Quote:

>>> He's not being ignorant with you. You never mentioned another thread.
>>> Please see:
>>> 'How to ask a question'
>>> (http://support.microsoft.com/default...en-us%3B555375)

>>
>>

05-29-2008

On Thu, 29 May 2008 06:26:41 GMT, propman <propman@xxxxxx> wrote:

Quote:

>
>scojew wrote:

Quote:

>> I apologize then. I assumed that someone reading the thread would see
>> the answers that had been provided and being familiar with the solution
>> offered, would know what I was saying.

>
>
>The problem is that you are posting through a web site (in this case, a
>web site that is using the vBulletin software to access newsgroups) but
>you are adding to a thread on that site that either never was posted to
>this actual newsgroup or it's rolled off everyone's newsreader.
>
>The Windows newsgroups seem to be rife with postings similar to yours
>and I have made it a point not to respond to messages that clearly have
>been posted directly to this or other newsgroups via personal newsreader
>software....there's just to much hassle and confusion to my point of view.

Brink's site uses that software and he posts from his site. I wonder
how many of these goofy posts originate from that site?

05-29-2008

On Thu, 29 May 2008 11:36:45 +0000, scojew <scottj@xxxxxx>
wrote:

Quote:

>The problem is that I don't normally utilize these types of forums and
>only submitted a reply because everyone seems to suggest the same
>solution (clear restore points and you'll be fine) and it's not
>working. I never saw anything about quoting before being reprimanded
>and was insulted at the tone that got interpreted (by me) when
>receiving the reprimand. There were only two posts on the thread that
>I was looking at on the forum at technologyquestions.com. Is that not
>where you all are seeing this?

Nope.

I'm seeing it by accessing the Microsoft public newsgroup server using
a newsgroup reader (something like a mail client). I could also
access it using my ISP's newsgroup server, or any one of probably a
100 pay-for-play or free newgroups servers.

05-29-2008

What edition of Vista are you using? Are you using the Backup and Restore
Center or CompletePC Backup? Some details would help.

You did not say whether or not you have been able to use the drive with
another computer.

If you have another usb cable you might try switching (to eliminate the
cable as an issue).

One easy way to test is to use a third party solution. Acronis True Image
is available as a fully functional 30-day trial for download. I suggest
that you download and install ACI (trial) and see if you can make file
backups and image backups using the external drive. That would help
identify the possible problem as the Vista software or the drive.

"scojew" <scottj@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:scojew.3a5i9g@xxxxxx-mx.tabletquestions.com...

Quote:

>
> It is an external hard drive. I can copy my entire Documents folder
> onto the drive, it only has error when I run Vista's back-up program.
> I'm also connecting directly into the HP Pavilion laptop.
>
> Colin Barnhorst;1034722 Wrote:

Quote:

>> If this an external hard drive, does the drive work with another
>> computer?
>> If you are connecting through a usb hub try connecting directly. Please
>> post back with any result.

>
>
> --
> scojew

12-02-2007	#1 (permalink)
Mike F from TN n/a posts	Backup failure 0x8007045D (I/O device error) I have been backing up files every week and a complete backup every month to a 250G external drive, using the Vista Business Backup Center. Today I was trying to do the complete backup. All went well until about halfway through the process, I got the I/O device error 0x8007045D. What is happening and how do I fix it? Thanks. Mike
My System Specs

12-11-2007	#2 (permalink)
Mike F from TN n/a posts	RE: Backup failure 0x8007045D (I/O device error) I am considering this question answered and solved. See thread titled "Unsuccessful backup. I/O device error (0x8007045D)" and check the reply by noggin1228. Also see my post in the same thread. "Mike F from TN" wrote: Quote: > I have been backing up files every week and a complete backup every month to > a 250G external drive, using the Vista Business Backup Center. Today I was > trying to do the complete backup. All went well until about halfway through > the process, I got the I/O device error 0x8007045D. What is happening and how > do I fix it? Thanks. Mike
My System Specs

05-28-2008	#3 (permalink)
Nonny n/a posts	Re: Backup failure 0x8007045D (I/O device error) On Wed, 28 May 2008 06:27:58 +0000, scojew <scottj@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: > >So what do I do when this doesn't work? When what doesn't work? Learn to quote what you are replying to.
My System Specs

05-28-2008	#4 (permalink)
Colin Barnhorst n/a posts	Re: Backup failure 0x8007045D (I/O device error) He's not being ignorant with you. You never mentioned another thread. Please see: http://support.microsoft.com/default...en-us%3B555375 "scojew" <scottj@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:scojew.3a52j4@xxxxxx-mx.tabletquestions.com... Quote: > > What is there to quote- only one solution was presented anywhere on > either this thread or the one referred to- removal of shadow copies. > That didn't work for me or several others from a lot of what I've read. > I've tried brand new back up and I've tried restarting the same back > up. I've cleaned out the restore points and continue to get the same > error. Any suggestions? Don't get ignorant with me and I won't be > ignorant with you. > > > -- > scojew
My System Specs

05-28-2008	#5 (permalink)
Colin Barnhorst n/a posts	Re: Backup failure 0x8007045D (I/O device error) If this an external hard drive, does the drive work with another computer? If you are connecting through a usb hub try connecting directly. Please post back with any result. "scojew" <scottj@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:scojew.3a5gvk@xxxxxx-mx.tabletquestions.com... Quote: > > I apologize then. I assumed that someone reading the thread would see > the answers that had been provided and being familiar with the solution > offered, would know what I was saying. But I forget, never assume. Of > course I didn't refer to another thread, my reply was to the statement > immediately preceding mine in which a link to another thread with a > potential solution was mentioned. Didn't realize that I would need to > include that in the post immediately following, but now I know. > > Meanwhile, I still get error 0x8007045D when backing up my hard drive. > I have cleared the restor points, even reformatted the back up drive. > I've also scanned it for bad sectors and it passes with flying colors. > Any suggestions for the real matter at hand? > > Colin Barnhorst;1034648 Wrote: Quote: >> He's not being ignorant with you. You never mentioned another thread. >> Please see: >> 'How to ask a question' >> (http://support.microsoft.com/default...en-us%3B555375) > > > -- > scojew
My System Specs

05-29-2008	#6 (permalink)
propman n/a posts	Re: Backup failure 0x8007045D (I/O device error) scojew wrote: Quote: > I apologize then. I assumed that someone reading the thread would see > the answers that had been provided and being familiar with the solution > offered, would know what I was saying. The problem is that you are posting through a web site (in this case, a web site that is using the vBulletin software to access newsgroups) but you are adding to a thread on that site that either never was posted to this actual newsgroup or it's rolled off everyone's newsreader. The Windows newsgroups seem to be rife with postings similar to yours and I have made it a point not to respond to messages that clearly have been posted directly to this or other newsgroups via personal newsreader software....there's just to much hassle and confusion to my point of view. Quote: > Colin Barnhorst;1034648 Wrote: Quote: >> He's not being ignorant with you. You never mentioned another thread. >> Please see: >> 'How to ask a question' >> (http://support.microsoft.com/default...en-us%3B555375) > >
My System Specs

05-29-2008	#7 (permalink)
Nonny n/a posts	Re: Backup failure 0x8007045D (I/O device error) On Thu, 29 May 2008 06:26:41 GMT, propman <propman@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: >scojew wrote: Quote: >> I apologize then. I assumed that someone reading the thread would see >> the answers that had been provided and being familiar with the solution >> offered, would know what I was saying. > > >The problem is that you are posting through a web site (in this case, a >web site that is using the vBulletin software to access newsgroups) but >you are adding to a thread on that site that either never was posted to >this actual newsgroup or it's rolled off everyone's newsreader. I just looked it up on Google Groups... he's replying to a post from December 11 of last year Quote: >The Windows newsgroups seem to be rife with postings similar to yours >and I have made it a point not to respond to messages that clearly have >been posted directly to this or other newsgroups via personal newsreader >software....there's just to much hassle and confusion to my point of view. > Quote: >> Colin Barnhorst;1034648 Wrote: Quote: >>> He's not being ignorant with you. You never mentioned another thread. >>> Please see: >>> 'How to ask a question' >>> (http://support.microsoft.com/default...en-us%3B555375) >> >>
My System Specs

05-29-2008	#8 (permalink)
Nonny n/a posts	Re: Backup failure 0x8007045D (I/O device error) On Thu, 29 May 2008 06:26:41 GMT, propman <propman@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: > >scojew wrote: Quote: >> I apologize then. I assumed that someone reading the thread would see >> the answers that had been provided and being familiar with the solution >> offered, would know what I was saying. > > >The problem is that you are posting through a web site (in this case, a >web site that is using the vBulletin software to access newsgroups) but >you are adding to a thread on that site that either never was posted to >this actual newsgroup or it's rolled off everyone's newsreader. > >The Windows newsgroups seem to be rife with postings similar to yours >and I have made it a point not to respond to messages that clearly have >been posted directly to this or other newsgroups via personal newsreader >software....there's just to much hassle and confusion to my point of view. Brink's site uses that software and he posts from his site. I wonder how many of these goofy posts originate from that site?
My System Specs

05-29-2008	#9 (permalink)
Nonny n/a posts	Re: Backup failure 0x8007045D (I/O device error) On Thu, 29 May 2008 11:36:45 +0000, scojew <scottj@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: >The problem is that I don't normally utilize these types of forums and >only submitted a reply because everyone seems to suggest the same >solution (clear restore points and you'll be fine) and it's not >working. I never saw anything about quoting before being reprimanded >and was insulted at the tone that got interpreted (by me) when >receiving the reprimand. There were only two posts on the thread that >I was looking at on the forum at technologyquestions.com. Is that not >where you all are seeing this? Nope. I'm seeing it by accessing the Microsoft public newsgroup server using a newsgroup reader (something like a mail client). I could also access it using my ISP's newsgroup server, or any one of probably a 100 pay-for-play or free newgroups servers.
My System Specs

05-29-2008	#10 (permalink)
Colin Barnhorst n/a posts	Re: Backup failure 0x8007045D (I/O device error) What edition of Vista are you using? Are you using the Backup and Restore Center or CompletePC Backup? Some details would help. You did not say whether or not you have been able to use the drive with another computer. If you have another usb cable you might try switching (to eliminate the cable as an issue). One easy way to test is to use a third party solution. Acronis True Image is available as a fully functional 30-day trial for download. I suggest that you download and install ACI (trial) and see if you can make file backups and image backups using the external drive. That would help identify the possible problem as the Vista software or the drive. "scojew" <scottj@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:scojew.3a5i9g@xxxxxx-mx.tabletquestions.com... Quote: > > It is an external hard drive. I can copy my entire Documents folder > onto the drive, it only has error when I run Vista's back-up program. > I'm also connecting directly into the HP Pavilion laptop. > > Colin Barnhorst;1034722 Wrote: Quote: >> If this an external hard drive, does the drive work with another >> computer? >> If you are connecting through a usb hub try connecting directly. Please >> post back with any result. > > > -- > scojew
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