Problem with AOMEI Backupper image file not functioning
Problem with AOMEI Backupper image file not functioning
I have an AOMEI Backupper image of my Windows 11 partition that isn't functioning properly. I can't copy or move the file, it stops at around 25% and then fails. This issue also occurs when trying to restore the image onto a different partition in AOMEI. My other image files are working correctly. Is there any way to resolve this problem or should I delete the file?
If all other image files function correctly and only this one is affected, then the issue likely stems from a problem during creation, corruption after that point, or a fault in the drive's storage area. It could be useful to perform health checks on the drive before attempting to write another image. If the drive appears fine, simply removing and recreating the image might resolve the matter.
I just attempted to verify the HDD using chkdsk, but the process halted at a certain point and I had to stop it. Additionally, Crystal Disk Info indicates caution due to one detected error:
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It seems I was unlucky since this is my sole Windows 11 installation file, and my Windows 11 partition is currently empty. I’ll need to reinstall Windows 11 and then generate a new image elsewhere.
I think considering the bad sectors and the fact it spins at 5400rpm suggests it's quite old. Unless it's still under warranty and not failing, it's best to swap it out before making any image copies. Drives with confirmed bad sectors are likely to deteriorate further, not improve. I wouldn't rely on it for anything important due to its poor condition. It's wise to keep a backup copy on another drive, preferably in the cloud or on an external storage, since relying solely on one Windows drive and one backup isn't very reliable. Important files should ideally be stored in at least two places, and ideally three, whether that's another physical drive, cloud storage, or optical media.