Problem with backup file: inconsistent data

Error code

Product

Applies to

BA1224

BackupAssist

BackupAssist v3 and later

Description

During the verify stage of your backup, NTBackup detected that your data on the backup device was inconsistent with the source data.

Resolution

There is one main cause of this error:

  • Bad blocks on your backup device (eg. USB hard disk) - perform a chkdsk operation and check for issues with your device

Additionally, other users have reported other resolutions (that we have not been able to simulate or confirm). These are listed below.

Last updated

Created

Further assistance

28th Jan 2008

16th Mar 2007

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