i can get AOMEI to backup, but it almost never verifies integrity of backup, so i'm not sure if i have a good backup [this happens 9 out of 10 ten times] i wouldn't feel comfortable doing/trying a Restore with this image, not verified... any ideas why this might happen? thanks, marc
[with a little research, i've discovered some information on my problem, but i still can't figure why i can't get a good backup. I'll keep at it] Checking private structures... Checking backup data... The program has detected some mistakes in the backup file, so we suggest you: 1. Delete the backup file, and re-create a backup to make up the mistakes. 2. Try to browse the backup file by clicking "Utilities" -> "Explore Image" to as far as possible retrieve data. And through this way, you could copy files in this image file and paste other location. Information Code:4104 Invalid image file. This file may be not complete or has been damaged, or it does not match with the current software version. marc