Windows 7 Error code 0x8007045d

Question

I have a new Dell I7-860 with 4 gig memmory running windows 7 pro. I purchased a new 500gig WD external for backups. I have been trying to run a full backup on my system where as my external drive is attached to my network. I have already mapped the drive and shared the drive. I have no issues seeing the drive via My Computer.

This error 0x8007045d is killing me as I need a clean backup of my new machine.

Thanks for help

Answer 1

Hello Windows7newuser,

I suggest that you run Check disk to check if this is caused by bad sectors on your computer:

a.      Click Start, type cmd in the Start Search box, right-click cmd.exe in the Programs list, and then click Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click Continue.

b.     At a command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:

Chkdsk /R X:

In this command, X: is a placeholder that represents the drive letter of the volume that you want to check.

You can refer the below article for more information on this:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/952272

This article is for Windows Vista. However, it also applies for Windows Vista.

Note: Running chkdsk can cause losing data on your computer. I suggest that you backup and save any files before running chkdsk.

Thanks,

Irfan H, Microsoft Answers Support Engineer. Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

Answer 2

"Note: Running chkdsk can cause losing data on your computer. I suggest that you backup and save any files before running chkdsk."

OP's original problem was that they couldn't backup. I have the same problem - please suggest a solution that doesn't involve performing a backup beforehand.

Answer 3

Hi

I have the same problem.

I've tried check disk and no errors are returned. I really want to be able to do a back up - what can I do?

I'm backing up approx 500gb data from my Sony Vaio (running windows 7 home 64) to a brand new (and newly formatted) WD 2tb drive.

thanks

Nancy