Help please! Backing up pics to ext. hard drive

07/12/2006 11:49:50 PM · #1

I received my new external hard drive and my husband set it up for me last night. I am trying to back up all my original files as well as the files I have edited. (They are backed up to DVDs as well.) My hard drive on my desktop (200gb) is nearly full!

Problem #1
I am using firewire to transfer everything. Every 5-10 minutes, I get an error message and everything stops. The external hard drive window closes and the hard drive drops off my hard drive list. I have to turn it off, then back on again and it reappears on the list. I am having to backup things one folder at a time because of this!

Problem #2
I keep getting a message saying:
"Cannot copy "filename": Data error (cyclic redunduncy check)."
This stops everything and I have to restart each transfer.

Problem #3
I have a couple corrupt files (pictures) that it will not let me delete. Any ideas?

Thanks for any help! I am pulling my hair out doing this. I thought it would be a simple task..LOL

07/12/2006 11:54:20 PM · #2

This problem has been brought up in a thread before. Let me see if I can find it before someone answers.

Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko Digital Zoom

07/13/2006 12:07:20 AM · #3

Originally posted by faidoi:

This problem has been brought up in a thread before. Let me see if I can find it before someone answers.

Thank you- Ill take a look as well. I was thinking this was a unique problem so I didn't search the archives...my bad.

edit: I found one thread on the cyclic error....but no answers

Message edited by author 2006-07-13 00:10:21.

anmldoc

Olympus E-300 EVOLT

07/13/2006 12:19:23 AM · #4

alot of the hardware manufacturers have relatively helpful hotlines...does yours come with 1800 number to call? I have called linksys for example numerous times to get their help.

justin_hewlett

Canon EOS-1000D Rebel XS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

07/13/2006 12:25:18 AM · #5

Originally posted by JRalston:

Problem #3
I have a couple corrupt files (pictures) that it will not let me delete. Any ideas?

Try rebooting in Safe Mode and deleting them.

07/13/2006 12:28:54 AM · #6

I can't seem to find it :(

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

07/13/2006 12:54:16 AM · #7

Justin- I will try that. To get into Safe Mode.....it's f5?? It's been a while, I don't remember...LOL

Faidoi- thanks for looking :)

anmldoc-Ill try that at last resort. For some reason, only 1/2 of the 800 numbers I try from Guam seem to work! That and the time difference make it a pain to call :)

justin_hewlett

Canon EOS-1000D Rebel XS

07/13/2006 01:00:10 AM · #8

Originally posted by JRalston:

Justin- I will try that. To get into Safe Mode.....it's f5?? It's been a while, I don't remember...LOL

Tap F8 on startup ;)

07/13/2006 01:10:01 AM · #9

Are you using FAT32?

07/13/2006 01:18:26 AM · #10

Originally posted by faidoi:

Are you using FAT32?

Uh, no clue! Ackkk....just felt an earthquake!!!!! Those darn things scare the heck outta me..LOL

My husband did the set up of the ext. hard drive last night.....and he just deployed for a month so I can't ask him.

07/13/2006 01:22:37 AM · #11

Originally posted by JRalston:

Originally posted by faidoi:
Are you using FAT32?

Uh, no clue! Ackkk....just felt an earthquake!!!!! Those darn things scare the heck outta me..LOL

My husband did the set up of the ext. hard drive last night.....and he just deployed for a month so I can't ask him.

It may take awhile but try transferring files that are less then 4gb.

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Message edited by author 2006-07-13 01:25:19.