What backup software is best for handling large media backups to avoid issues?
What backup software is best for handling large media backups to avoid issues?
Hi, I'm preparing a backup of about 8 to 900 gigabytes of photos and videos to upgrade larger storage devices. During the initial backup of the first 200 gigabytes, I observed that some images lost quality and distortions appeared. EXIF information became inaccurate, including details like shutter speeds. At first, I relied on copying and pasting media to external USB-C SSDs made by Samsung. Since these drives are standard, I wasn't sure if this was the issue. Should I use a specific software to prevent this from happening again?
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Regarding the copy/paste method, I’m currently reviewing the content carefully to ensure accuracy.
Although the brand might be Samsung, it doesn’t rule out defective or counterfeit components.
I believe everything functions normally until performance issues arise and data becomes corrupted.
It’s worth noting there are various backup types—full, differential, incremental—and not every backup is necessary all the time.
Macrium Reflect could be a suitable software option.
More details are still needed.
Can't find any obvious reason for this happening.
Would you see the same outcomes when dragging and dropping versus copying and pasting?
Do a backup test to an internal random location instead of using USB?
I won't base any assumptions about the drive brand.
Your method of copying and pasting shifts the information to clipboard storage before applying it, which might lead to errors. It's better to drag and drop for a smoother process. You might need to press Ctrl to copy instead of moving files directly.
Assuming you performed a genuine file copy, it appears there may be a problem with data corruption.
Now, to explore further, it would help to know the hardware specifications and any previous errors or issues you've encountered.
Currently, limited information exists, so possible reasons could include unsafe copying methods or faulty hardware such as RAM sticks, storage drives, or connectors.
The operating system should have already detected problems with your storage devices.
Backup success:
I was a bit unsure about moving large media files from my PC to an external drive. Instead, I copied and pasted a significant amount (10GB) onto another hard drive. I double-checked with Adobe Bridge to ensure none of the files were damaged. That’s how I normally drag and drop media to an external drive—no signs of photo or video distortion were found using EXIF data.
So my belief is that you can only copy a limited number of files to the clipboard before pasting them elsewhere, otherwise things might get messed up!
As always, thank you for your feedback.