Windows 7: Backup Error code: 0x81000019

I upgraded to Macrium 5 a few weeks ago and made a Win PE disk per the rather detailed instructions. I also made a Linux boot CD, but could not get the disk to boot and access my Macrium images. The Win PE disk seems to work OK.


However, I am keeping Macrium 5 because the Linux boot disk that I made for Macrium 4 still works and shows my drives and images. As far as I know, this Linux disk is fully compatible with images made with Macrium 5.

You gotta be careful with the boot disks---they aren't worth a damn if they won't boot and access your partitions and images and you can't tell if they will without a test.

Thanks everyone, brilliant to have this help.

Hope I'm not hijacking the thread back.

Golden: I tried to use RoboCopy, which I can see is a useful tool. But, it got stuck trying to get past files which required Admin permission. I tried changing permissions, and I tried using the '/dat:' command, but not much help.

Here's a snip of my Disk Mgmnt:



What do I need to be able to clean reinstall Windows 7? (As much as I could glean from your article, I don't need much? A system recovery disk?)

I guess there are two separate issues:


I) Is my HDD completely on the way out, or does it just have startup problems? [Asked at a PC shop, they thought it was dodgy and just working (slightly sporadically) until it really busts and goes into 'cascade error'. Also, my friend had a look at it: he definitely did a malware scan, and, as he had to back up my files, might also have down a clean reinstall, I'm not sure. Is there an easy way to check if the HDD has reparable faults, or needs to be cloned and chucked?]

II) I need to be able to back-up my files because of the threat of the HDD completely shutting down. I thought using the PW disc might allow me to use Windows Backup again (it hasn't been working, hence my original post on the thread).

However, if I can image my HDD using Macrium (I'm going to have a shot at it straight after posting this) maybe that would be the best solution? If it works well, and there is no risk of non-recovery, perhaps I should just image my disk and get on with making a clone and replacing the HDD?

[Is this a potential problem?
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Thanks again for all the help,

Best wishes

Angus

The Disk Mgmt didn't attach (use paper clip in Reply box) but if your concern is the HD, first thing is to backup your files and image as suggested, then run the maker's diagnostics/repair extended CD scan: HD Diagnostic

Next run Disk Check with both boxes checked. These will tell you the state of your HD and file system.

As far as reinstall goes, the cleanest possible reinstall uses the Windows 7 installation DVD if you can find or borrow one. If you download it be sure to get a clean copy by googling Official Windows 7 ISO download from My Digital Life. The rest of the steps are in my link.

But if you rely on any of the preinstalled programs which came with the computer, you may want to run Factory Recovery from its partition after backing up the Recovery Disks. Acer Support: Frequently Asked Questions list for Recovery media and Restoring a system to factory load

greg, here's my disk mgmt screenshot

Results from macrium not positive:

Got the error code: 'MFT corrup - error code = 6. please run 'chkdsk: C: f/'. I'm guessing that points to significant HD faults?

Any other suggestions?!

If you suspect you have a failing hard drive, I would do the following in this order:

1: copy my data to another drive in an ordinary manner (mouse copy), rather than using an imaging program such as Macrium

2: then make an image of particular partitions with Macrium or similar product if you want to.

3: then determine if your drive is in fact failing by using the manufacturer's tools.

With a shaky drive, you don't want to be in the position of having to rely on an image to recover your data. Images are not a foolproof way to backup. There is always a risk of non-recovery.

Disk Mgmt looks correct.

Now work through all the steps we've given you and report back or ask further questions to get them done.

I got the same problem-.-
But i dont know what to do..
Can some1 help me?

What is your computer make/model and the exact problem, symptoms, and what you've done about it so far?

Best approach is either to use another imaging program like free Macrium or Paragon 11, or if you have a WD or SEagate HD use their free Acronis premium imaging/cloning program.

If there are other problems then I'd consider clean reinstalling or running Factory Recovery as described in my last post.

Hmm,

After reinstalling my windows 7 i tried to backup but it gives the error msg 0x81000019.
I did disk cleanup but it's not fixed yet..
I think the problem is System Reserved partition it's 37,5 mb free. I think the problem is this but i dont know what to do..

It's very close to required 40 mb free but if you want to enlarge or even delete the System Reserved partition to see if it solves the problem, post back a screenshot of your maximized Disk Management drive map with listings showing all columns using the Snipping Tool in Start Menu and we will give you the exact steps.

While you wait save externally a Windows 7 backup image so you can start over if necessary: Backup Complete Computer - Create an Image Backup, then drag a set of your User files to backup as well.