Analyze file system and check for errors.

 

Reflect does an integrity check for FAT32 and NTFS partitions before backing up. This check involves making sure that every file and folder cluster has been allocated to the File Allocation Table (FAT) or MFT Bitmap (NTFS). This is essential for ensuring that no data is lost when restoring.

 

You can also run this process manually and view output from the check:

 

 

 

 

  • Select a 'NTFS' or 'FAT32 file system in the partition list.

  • 'Choose 'Other Tasks' then 'Check File System.' from the main menu.

 

 

  • Right click on a 'NTFS' or 'FAT32' file system in the partition list.

  • Select 'Analyze file system...' from the pop up menu.

 

 

 

 

The following dialog is displayed:

 

 

Any errors are reported in the information area above the progress bar. In the event of any errors it is essential that you run the Windows 'chkdsk' utility to correct them before backing up.

 

To run 'chkdsk'

 

 

 

  • From the 'Start' menu click 'Run', then type 'cmd'

  • A command entry window is displayed

  • Type 'chkdsk x: /f' and press enter. (where x: is the letter of the drive you want to check.

 

 

  • If you see this message then choose 'Y' and your file system will be corrected the next time Windows starts.