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Dell Datasafe Local Backup
Fergie76
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My HDD died on me, but before it did I managed to back it up using Dell Datasafe Local Back.
However, when I try to restore it, it says one of the volumes is missing. I never deleted it, so I don't know what has happened to it.
The volume #278 is required (named backup_date_time PM.278.dsb)
I have tried to trick it by copying one of the other volumes and renaming to the volume that it is looking for, but that just corrupts the whole thing, so I had to delete it.
Anybody got any suggestions on how to get it to run?
However, when I try to restore it, it says one of the volumes is missing. I never deleted it, so I don't know what has happened to it.
The volume #278 is required (named backup_date_time PM.278.dsb)
I have tried to trick it by copying one of the other volumes and renaming to the volume that it is looking for, but that just corrupts the whole thing, so I had to delete it.
Anybody got any suggestions on how to get it to run?
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Sounds like the backup itself has failed.
Have you spoken to Dell?By day: IT GURU By Night: Depends if there beer involved
Machine: Custom Built
Motherborad: Z87-Pro, CPU: I7 3.40 Ghz, RAM: 32 GB, OS: Win 7 Enterprise x64: Storage SSD 256 GB, 4 x 2TB Hybrid SSD drives, Graphics: Nvidia Gefore GTX 750 TI0 -
No, not spoken to Dell. Laptop is well out warranty.
I'm sure it worked, as I have managed to retrieve some files from it previously (I think).
I've managed to re-install my laptop and everything I need, expect a few personal files, while they are not that important, I would like to get them back if possible.0 -
Any Dell backup gurus on here?
Sorry not much help as my knowledge with backup is with other vendors like NetApp, EMC etc..
Giving it a little bit more thought it does seems like backup file has corrupted.
Going forward, I recommend looking at alternative backup solutions like dual drive NAS drive or non-limited backup options..By day: IT GURU By Night: Depends if there beer involved
Machine: Custom Built
Motherborad: Z87-Pro, CPU: I7 3.40 Ghz, RAM: 32 GB, OS: Win 7 Enterprise x64: Storage SSD 256 GB, 4 x 2TB Hybrid SSD drives, Graphics: Nvidia Gefore GTX 750 TI0
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