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    VGN-TZ170N, Vista Complete PC backup Error Searched and Googled no Answer

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by jetspeedz, Nov 12, 2007.

  1. jetspeedz

    jetspeedz Notebook Guru

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    I have been looking for a fix to this for about a week now and tried everything...

    0x800423F4 - Complete PC Backup fails with the following error code:

    The writer experienced a non-transient error. If the backup process is retried, the error is likely to reoccur.


    Anyone have a solution? It seems like Sony said this is an issue with all TZ1xxx models and they still don't have a solution and I dont think they ever will. Their tech support is below par and its like talking to a wall sometimes.

    Any suggestions for a complete pc backup. Im going to use Norton Ghost ... i don't like the fact i have to burn a DVD each time i make a backup but thats the only way if the system failed that bad where it required a restore after a boot...


    Thanks
     
    jetspeedz, Nov 12, 2007
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    psun786 Notebook Evangelist

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    you can try Acronis True Image 10 for complete HDD backup. I usually do a complete image copy right after a fresh OS install with update patches and incremental backup after driver / application installation.
     
    psun786, Nov 13, 2007
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    jetspeedz Notebook Guru

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    Thanks for the tip. i will look into it... How about any possible solutions to the Vista backup problem. do you have a TZ as well?
     
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    psun786 Notebook Evangelist

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    I just ordered a TZ and it is on its way.

    Regarding ur Vista issue, I am suspecting you are trying to back up the "state" or "settings" of your OS. Try to do content backup instead and see if the error presisted.

    Again, I never used the Vista backup myself so its just pure speculation.
     
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    jetspeedz Notebook Guru

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    Backing up files is not a problem. This feature is not available on Vista home. I have Vista Business and you will see the option when you go to Control Panel, then Backup and you will see Complete PC backup... I know it will not work on yours either. Mines is only 2 weeks old just got it myself its a great laptop but Vista is just too problematic.. I'm coming from an XP background and i was very reluctant to use Vista and b/c of this laptop in a way im forced to learn it.
     
    jetspeedz, Nov 13, 2007
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