Perhaps, it happens because the source drive disconnects while backup is running.Īny explanation or advice is appreciated.If you open the Disk Utility application on your Mac with the disk connected, you should be able to see it in the list of disks on the left hand column of the Disk Utility window. What I am observing now is that all, or almost all files are erased from the backup drive.
My general understanding is that a backup program should replace old files with their updated version, and delete files from the backup when they no longer exist on the primary drive (differential mode).
It is a 32-bit application, still runs perfectly on HP/Win 7 (64-bit) The program is a relatively old free version of GFI Backup software. Possibly, it’s another incompatibility issue between the program and Win 10. Is there really no workaround? I used to schedule backups after 12.01 midnight.
I could not find this feature just now, but remember that Win 10 allows 18 hours max active time. There are a couple other issues, possibly related. The other three external dives - all Seagate - are ok, although one of them used to be “lost” just when I bought the computer. The strangest thing is that this drive is the only one which disconnects now. Sorry, still did not follow the post #20. Since it is not “mission critical” situation, I resigned to my fate, temporarily. I have not posted anything for about two weeks because - for five days in a row - the problem disappeared. If yes, where (which folder) should the HFS driver be placed properly for Windows to see it? Should I download the HFS driver, and then go to “Update Driver” > Locate and install driver s/w manually ? It points to an “HFS driver 9.1 or higher”.ĭell’s Device manager lists MS Diver version 3.1, dated as the most current driver for this drive. My N: drive is from the “Backup Plus Family”. Studying Seagate website, found this page: Will my Seagate drive work with Windows 10? | Seagate Support USĪccording to which, my drive should work. I left a comment on the web page but have no idea if anybody will read it. Likewise, I could not reinstall Paragon drivers because I could not find them on my computer in the first place. However, there are no apps on my computer that are named Seagate whatever. When the list appears, locate Seagate software and click the Uninstall button.” The drive was recognized upon Restart but then lost in about an hour.įollowing other suggestions in the article was not successful.įor example, their step 3 reads: “Wait for the list of installed apps to appear. Disabling MS One Drive was not necessary because I disable it right away when the machine was out of the box.Ģ. After reading the article carefully, I started with the simple steps first.ġ.
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