3 hours ago
@steveg19,
CHKDSK checks the logical file system, not the actual physical drive and hardware. A S.M.A.R.T test is not comprehensive. That is why most HDD manufacturers include both a Short Test and a Long Test to physically check the HDD hardware and the disk itself.
On two different occasions over the years, using different backup programs, I was alerted to failing external backup target HDD by the backup failing a Check Image. When the Long Test was run on both drive, errors were found that did not appear in the S.M.A.R.T. results. I discarded both drives. Ever since, I have been even more vigilant to ensure I do a Complete (Full) Check Image, or equivalent, depending on the backup program I am using, to ensure that the backup is truly valid and can be used to successfully do a restore.
I am dubious that this is a Hasleo issue. The most likely culprit is the disk integrity of either the Source or Destination drives. Please check them both using the manufacturer's disk-testing software program, or invest in a good overall testing program, like Hard Disk Sentinel Pro, and do the tests with it. I have lifetime licenses for that program for both of my computers, and I have it set to continually monitor the three drives (one SSD, two HDDs) in my desktop computer, and the SSD in my laptop. I have the program configured to put drive icons right in my system tray, so I can always see at a glance what is going on with my drives.
Have a great day.
Regards,
Phil
CHKDSK checks the logical file system, not the actual physical drive and hardware. A S.M.A.R.T test is not comprehensive. That is why most HDD manufacturers include both a Short Test and a Long Test to physically check the HDD hardware and the disk itself.
On two different occasions over the years, using different backup programs, I was alerted to failing external backup target HDD by the backup failing a Check Image. When the Long Test was run on both drive, errors were found that did not appear in the S.M.A.R.T. results. I discarded both drives. Ever since, I have been even more vigilant to ensure I do a Complete (Full) Check Image, or equivalent, depending on the backup program I am using, to ensure that the backup is truly valid and can be used to successfully do a restore.
I am dubious that this is a Hasleo issue. The most likely culprit is the disk integrity of either the Source or Destination drives. Please check them both using the manufacturer's disk-testing software program, or invest in a good overall testing program, like Hard Disk Sentinel Pro, and do the tests with it. I have lifetime licenses for that program for both of my computers, and I have it set to continually monitor the three drives (one SSD, two HDDs) in my desktop computer, and the SSD in my laptop. I have the program configured to put drive icons right in my system tray, so I can always see at a glance what is going on with my drives.
Have a great day.
Regards,
Phil