A lot of users complained thatMacrium Reflect backup failed with error code 23on Windows 11/10.
What causes the Macrium Reflect error code 23?
How to fix it?
In this post,MiniToolwill explore these questions in detail.
A lot of people use this tool to safeguard their computers.
Here are common ones:
What causes the Macrium Reflect CRC error code 23?
According to a survey, the error code is often related tobad sectorson the source disk.
Here we summarize 6 feasible troubleshooting methods according to the analysis of possible causes.
Youd better try them in order until the error gets fixed.
# 1.
Here are 2 alternative tools to Macrium Reflect.
it’s possible for you to choose one according to your needs.
Step 2.In the pop-up window, opt for target hard disk and click onNextto go on.
Then click onYesto further check that there are no important data on the target disk.
Step 3.Confirm the copy option based on your needs and click onNext.
If you are using an MBR disk, you’re able to keep the default options unchanged.
Step 4.Now, you will see a note to prompt you on how to boot from the destination disk.
Click onFinishto confirm the copy.
Step 5.Finally, click onApplyto execute the copying operations.
Heres how to create a system backup image on Windows 10/11 using the software.
Step 2.SelectBackupfrom the left action panel, and you will see all the system-related partitions listed in theSOURCEsection.
you might click here to go for the system you want to backup or keep the default options unchanged.
Step 3.Click onDESTINATIONto select a location to store the Windows system image.
Step 4.Click onBack Up Nowto start the system backup operation at once.
# 2.
In this case, youd better perform a disk check usingCHKDSK.
Step 1.Typecmdin the search box, and then right-clickCommand Promptand select theRun as administratoroption.
Then click onYesin theUACwindow to further confirm the access.
Step 2.In the elevated Command Prompt window, pop in the following command and hitEnter.
Then press theYkey to scan the system drive the next time you restart the computer.
chkdsk C: /f /r /x
# 3.
This will force the software to continue creating images on error code 23. image from the Macrium blog
# 4.
This will make Macrium Reflect cant write the bad sectors to the disk.
Heres how:
Step 1.Press theWin + Rkeys to open theRundialog box, typediskpartin it, and pressEnter.
Then click onYesto further confirm.
Step 2.bang out the following commands in order and pressEnterto format the drive that has bad sectors.
Step 3.Now, you’re free to further run CHKDSK command to make bad sectors unusable.
Once done, clone the hard disk again using Macrium Reflect and see if the error code is gone.
# 5. if you hit the error code 23 while running the system image backup, this solution may be helpful.
This process may take you some time to complete.
So, just wait patiently.
Once opened, bang out the following commands in order and pressEnterafter each one.
# 6.
In this case, it’s possible for you to try repairing install Windows 11/10 with an in-place upgrade.
It can replace any broken Windows files with a fresh copy of files.
If running the SFC or DISM command cant repair Windows system files, this method is worth a try.
Now, you come to the right place.
This post provides several effective fixes.
Its highly recommended that you use an alternative backup tool like MiniTool Partition Wizard or MiniTool ShadowMaker.
