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• Windows 7 can't copy files on external hard drive and keep showing "cannot read the source file or disk.

  Windows 7 can't copy files on external hard drive and keep showing "cannot read the source file or disk" HELP me PLS
  I'm going crazy because of this

  Hello

  1. What is the format of the file system on the external hard drive?

  2. are you able to copy or move files into the computer?

  You can follow the suggestions mentioned below and check with the question.

   
   
  Method 1:Delete CCG, prefetch files.
   
  Step 1: Delete Temp files

  (1) open the window run (Windows key + R)

  (2) type %temp%, and then press ENTER

  (3) delete all Temp files in the Temp folder
   
  Step 2: Delete Prefetch files

  (1) open the window run (Windows key + R)

  (2) type %temp%, and then press ENTER

  (3) delete all files in the Prefetch folder.

  Method 2: Run the tool (SFC.exe) System File Checker, try to copy the files and check.
   
  Follow the form of measures the following link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833
  Method 3: Run the check disk then try to copy the files and check.
  
  Check a drive for errors
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/check-a-drive-for-errors
  Note: If bad sectors are found in the hard drive then it could try to fix this particular sector. If you have any data on that, it can get lost.
   
  See also: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976972
   
  I hope this helps!

• I/o error - cannot backup to Seagate «of TB external HARD drive»

  Former title: cannot backup to Seagate «of TB external HARD drive»

  I thought I could use native W7 backup to create a system image on a HDD Seagate 2 TB or less. I get an IO error. I know of 3 to 4K sector disks.

  What is the solution?
  Malcolm Bolton

  Hi Malcolm,

  If you use a drive logical sector of a size other than 512 bytes, Windows system image backup and restore operations can fail with 0x8078002A error code

  I suggest you to go through this article for more information:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982018/en-us

  Before you continue, I suggest you to create a system restore point.

  Install the following update and check:

  32-bit versions of Windows 7: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=91a0791a-04b7-46d9-9e37-5955a584feab

  64-bit versions of Windows 7:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=a8cd6aa3-948E-46e6-8125-7a8b3cf24a3f

• SP3 and the files on external hard drive history ignores certain files.

  SP3 and the history of files on external hard drive seems to ignore certain files.  All this experience?  I need to know why. Is weird.

  Hi Ellie,

  Thanks for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

  I'm sorry to know that you are unable to copy all the files saved on the history of files on Surface Pro 3. Don't worry, will help you with the question.

  1. What files he jumps?
  2. You get the error message?

  You can check out the link below and check if it helps.

  Back up photos, documents and other:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/surface/en-us/support/music-photos-and-video/back-up-photos-documents-and-more

  What happens if something is wrong in the history of the files?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/what-something-goes-wrong-file-history

  I hope this helps to solve the issue. If the problem persists, get back to us. We will be happy to help you.

• Disk utility finds several files and folders after formatting external hard drive

  It is somewhat an Enigma to me. I bought an external hard drive that I wanted to use to store my Time Machine backups. I formatted in Mac OS extended (journaled case-sensitive) without any problems, however, I noticed that disk utility indicated that I had 18 and 59 files (space used = 448,1 Mb)!  I ejected the disc, it reconnected and utility found 64-19 records to disc now! How is that possible? What is going on?  I used the 'diskutil list' command on the Terminal, and I found the following:

  / dev/disk2

  #: NAME SIZE TYPE IDENTIFIER

  0: GUID_partition_scheme * GB 500,1 disk2

  1: disk2s1 EFI EFI 209.7 MB

  2: Apple_HFS disk2s2 backup 499,8 Gb

  I see there are 2 partitions, even if I made a partition during formatting of the drive.  I don't know if this 'normal' or if I'm doing something wrong. I would be very happy any help you can give! Thank you very much!

  It's normal. new disc format have information. When you start the firmware queries drives to see what is on them to find if they ae bootable

• Read only folders and files on external hard drive

  Windows 7 keeps setting the already existing folders and files on my external hard drive for read only. I used the Properties dialog box to remove read-only from the folder and all subfolders and files. This seems to run correctly, but of course, this isn't.

  It is a serious aggravation and wonder if there is a fix that I have not been able to find. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

  I understand that after saving a file with a different name, her attribute "removes the read-only" you have no problem with again to change. If the problem is related only to files that have been previously registered with Windows XP.

  You can try this: move one of the old files on your desktop > make sure that the read-only attribute is not checked > bring it back to your external drive > check is possible to edit now. If it will work, you can just do this for all your files, simply by copying both.

  ...

  I also wonder what users are listed under security settings: right click on the file > properties > Security tab. It should be rated "everyone" in its own right.

• Cannot access files on external hard drive connected to Windows XP to Windows 7

  Original title: to access the shared files on an external drive using Win7

  I have created a shared folder on an external drive attached to my WinXP Home addition.  When I try to accIess to the shared folder on Win7 I see the folder but cannot access the files.  Yet when I create a shared folder on my XP I correctly read files.  Why can't access the shared folder on my external hard drive on my network

  Hello

  Do you get any error messages?

  Method 1:

  I suggest you to go through the steps mentioned in the link and the Coachman.

  Error message when you try to access a network Windows XP computer: "you might not have permission to use this network resource".

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/913628

  To do: Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322756/

  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  Method 2:

  I also suggest you go through the steps mentioned in the link and the Coachman.

  Networking of computers running different versions of Windows

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/networking-home-computers-running-different-versions-of-Windows

  In addition, we can see:

  Windows 7 & HomeGroup: share with other Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems

  
  

  http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?ID=17168

  Hope this helps and keep us informed if you need help.

• Moved files on external hard drive cannot find my changes in lightroom

  I use Lightroom 4 on a Mac.
  I moved recently all my photos on an external hard drive, and nothing I've read yet could help move my images edited in Lightroom.

  In lightroom, beside the heading folder I clicked on the + and added my external drive - it shows it's Green and alive.

  All the pictures I had initially recorded on my Mac hard drive are now showing on external drive - good.

  In lightroom, the subfolders in my Mac hard drive are now show with question marks that files are missing - who they are, because they are now on my external hard drive.

  What is my problem, all the editing I did on these photos in lightroom before is now gone. How do the editing work I had done on these photos to appear on the external hard disk images? If I look at my pictures on the hard drive of the Mac, they show they have faded and disappeared, but it shows all my changes again on the photos. External hard disk, it shows the original version of the image with no changes made.

  Note: I backed up my computer before moved me all my photos, so if I need to put them on hard drive on my mac, I am able to do.

  Update

  I have solved my problem. If someone comes across the question I was trying hard, I suggest to try move the files from WITHIN lightroom.

  Initially, I had used my OS to move my files to image on an external hard drive, by simply drag and drop. Lightroom was not able to keep the editing I did on these pictures after that that they were moved. I restored a backup on my Mac and place the files in their original location. Then within the lightroom program, I was able to move the folders from photo (with modifications) on my external hard drive.

  Julieanne Kost had a useful video http://tv.adobe.com/watch/adobe-evangelists-julieanne-kost/questions-about-lightroom-and-p hoto-management /

• Cannot delete the backup files to external HARD disk

  I tried to remove most of the backup sets on an external HARD drive, but always free poster of 465 GB file Explorer only 213 GB.  I chose the drive in "Disk Clean-up, but which showed no files to delete.  I had a virus on the disk scan to see what files have been on this subject, and so there are hundreds of thousands of them, starting by ' $RECYCLE. BIN... ".  Anyone know how to remove these?  Operating system is Windows Vista SP2.

  Hi John

  Some of the files that you see (as the trash) are system files and do not need to be deleted.

  Before taking other measures, what volume of personal files is on the external hard drive? Did you direct copies of music/photos etc.? -"Free 465 GB only 213 GB" is not quantify how many do you think should be free!

  Also - what the drive and were records of backup performed using embedded software of the player?

  The best solution here is perhaps simply reformat the drive (after making sure that you have an exact replica of all personal files on your pc that you can then copy to it) but give us a little more detail the first.

  Thank you - R

• Cannot access music files from external hard drive - without permission

  original title: I can't get my computer to get permission to access my music files on an external hard drive.  I set all permissions and sharing. Can you help me???

  I HAVE READ THE ARTICLES of PERMISSIONS AND FOLLOWED all THE directions. I ALSO ' ' THE READER AND SHARED FOLDER

  Hello

  1 have had any changes made on the computer before the show?

  2. do you get an error message? If Yes, what is the full and exact error message?

  3. are you able to access other files?

  Method 1:

  Try restarting your computer in safe mode and check if the problem persists:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  Method 2:

  I suggest you for the link and check the drive for errors:

  Check a drive for errors

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/check-a-drive-for-errors

  Note: when running chkdsk on the drive hard if bad sectors are found, it tries to repair this sector and if all the available data may be lost.

  Let us know if it helps.

• Backup of Assistant - Placement of files on external hard drive (WD Passport)

  I've recently backed up all my photos, videos and music files on an external hard drive (WD Passport) using the Microsoft Backup Wizard.  In the past I had used WD Sync or Dmailer Sync, but I wasn't able to find my files anywhere, don't know why. If anyone knows why let me know, but my question is...

  When Microsoft Backup Wizard saved my files from my PC to my external drive it placed the files in an array of files (backup folder 1, Folder 2 Backup, etc.), then you must go through a table of records in the records to access my files.  Files were not arranged in the same folders/fashion as they were on my PC. Is there anyway that I can do so that I can find my files on the external hard drive faster or easier?

  Any information would be helpful.

  Thank you very much.

  Unfortunately, this is how Microsoft Backup works under Vista.  If you need to do a restore, it should bring it back to their original location (not all jumbled up like they are in the backup).  I do not know why this happens, but that's what we have to live with this product.  Products Microsoft Backup (in pretty much all of them) are not the best on the market and have quite a few gaps which we hope will be addressed in the future and updates or distributions.

  A lot of people don't like Microsoft Backup and Restore Center and choose a 3rd party product to make backups (I don't - but have judged several times when I encounter problems or read on the problems here in these forums).  The one I heard most frequently recommended (and recommend) is Acronis True Image http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/.  I don't know it it solves this problem, but it comes with a free trial version so you can check for yourself without any risk.

  Regarding the search for your missing files for WD Sync or Dmailer Sync, if you know the names, we do a THOROUGH system search (a regular search search locations and file types in the index, and they may not be there - have you checked all the programs to see if they made an entry there for their backup functions).  Here's how: to search the entire C: drive under Vista go to start / search and type in ' or '. As you type, you'll see two hyperlinks appear just above where you type and we'll search everywhere.  A click on it.  Who will do a fast indexed search and bring up a dialog box.  Click on advanced search.  Click the drop-down location and find the C: drive and click on it. Check the box "include not indexed, hidden and system files (might be slow).»  Then click on search.  You will now search your entire hard drive to the specified file.  And Yes, is not a very effective way to search the entire disk for a file but this is how it is done under Vista (and it does not search the entire disk).

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!
  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / A +.

• How can I delete locked files to external hard drive

  I use an external hard drive to back up my laptop.  I did a number of full backups using PC Backup Pro.  I find that I am ending up with a number of files that have names like "2bfee8a4e34dc7b2bb247207".  All of these issues appear to be Windows/MS Office program files.  I do not need them taking place on my external hard drive and delete.  Some of the icons folder contain also see a lock on the top of the file and not others.

  When I try to delete these files, a window opens saying "you do not currently have permission to access this folder, click on continue to get permanent access to this folder.  When I ' click to continue ', I don't then get a window caying "you refused permission to access this folder.  To have access... Use the Security tab.

  I have to after the opening of the Security tab, then click Advanced, click the owner tab.  I'll see an owner like "Account Unknown(S-1-5-21-3029930470-4275679664-342561093-1007)" listed.  I tried to change the owner name 'administrators (Ellen-PC\Administrators)' or Ellen (Ellen-PC\Ellen), which are the names appear in the owner to change to: box.  Some of the files won't let me make the change.  On the other, if she will allow me to make the change of ownership, I still cannot remove the files/folders.

  This is getting very frustrating, because I I would like to delete these folders without having to reformat the external hard drive.  I want to make room for newer backups.

  Hello

  Method 1:

  I suggest you to take possession of the file before you delete it and check if it helps. To do so follow the link below:

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753659.aspx

   

  Method 1:

  I suggest to run the fixit available in the links below and check to see if that makes a difference
  Diagnose and repair Windows files and folders problems automatically

• moving video files on external hard drive

  I recently added a 1 to. external hard drive. I saved my documents etc.  Now, I'm moving all my video files from my lap top to my drive hard ext.  BUT!  A message keeps coming up saying I don't have enough disk space. There are still 931 GB of free space on the disk hard ext. Can someone help me to overcome this problem.

  Just a guess...  How is your external hard drive formatted?  For information, right-click on the drive and select "Properties".  There will be a line of "File System".  If the file system is one of the types of FATS (for example FAT32), then the maximum size of a single file is 4 GB.  If you have files larger than this, you will need to reformat the drive to "NTFS".  The procedure to do this is here:

  "How to use Convert.exe to convert a Partition to the NTFS file system.
    <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314097 >

  HTH,
  JW

• Data error when trying to backup files on external hard drive

  Hello. I am unable to back up files from my Dell Studio desktop on an external hard drive.  Previous backups were successful, but now I get "data error (cyclic redundancy check check 80070017).»  I checked the disk, and there is no disk problem.  I have gone through other assignments, and none seems to answer this question.

  Hi Bill1959,

  Welcome to Windows Vista answers Forums!

  Step 1: First of all try to temporarily disable the Antivirus and security software and check.

  Step 2:  Try to run a checkdisk/r to repair bad sectors by following the steps mentioned below.

  You can run a Checkdisk/r to repair problems related to bad sectors, lost clusters, reticulate files and directory of the command prompt errors in the System Recovery Options menu using the Installation of Vista disc.

  1. Insert the installation disc.

  2. restart your computer.

  3. click on the Start button, click the arrow next to the button lock and then click restart. If you are prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc.

  Note: If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or a DVD, see the documentation provided with your computer. You may need to change your computer's BIOS settings. For more information, see BIOS: frequently asked questions.

  4. choose your language settings, and then click Next.

  5. click on repair your computer.

  6. Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.

  7. in the System Recovery Options menu, click command prompt.

  8. at the command prompt, type the following command and press ENTER

  chkdsk X: /r (drive letter)

  9. press y when you are prompted to check the drive the next time the system restarts.

  10. close all applications, and then restart the computer.

  Note: When you run the checkdisk, there are risks of data loss you can take a backup before starting the checkdisk.

  Hope this information is useful.

  Jeremy K

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• HARD drive dead, retrieve files from external hard drive

  Hi all, my HARD drive is dead, I installed a new. I have a complete copy of my system to an external drive, including my o/s, it was created using Vista upward.
  I cannot now access these files or the o/s.
  How can I use to load all my data on my new HARD drive?

  Hello stan49,

  ·         What type of backup that you created on your external hard drive?

  ·         What happens when you try to restore the data on your computer?

  If you used the Windows backup utility to create a backup on your computer, you can check the link that will give you information about how to restore from a backup below:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/restore-files-from-a-backup

  Thank you
  Irfan H, Engineer Support Microsoft Answers. Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.