Error
Error: Backup aborted! - Unable to read from disk - Error Code 1117 - The request could not be performed because of an I/O device error.

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Description

Error code 1117 is generated by the Windows operating system and is always caused by I/O (Input / Output) throughput issues with either the disk or the controller that it is attached to.  

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Check the disk for possible errors

Perform the steps below for each volume that you are trying to either create an image of or include in a file & folder backup:

1. Run an elevated MS-DOS command prompt as follows: 
   
   • For Windows XP and Server 2003: Click 'Start' > 'All Programs' > 'Accessories' > 'Command Prompt'.
   • For Vista/7/8 and Server 2008 and later Servers follow steps from a.
     (Note: if in START screen in Windows 8 start at b.)
     
     1. Press keyboard ‘Windows key’
     2. Type word 'command'
     3. Then right-click on ‘Command Prompt’
     4. From menu click 'Run as administrator' (in Windows 8, menu is at bottom of screen)
2. At the command prompt type:
      chkdsk <volume drive letter> /r /f
   
   If you receive the message 'Would you like to schedule this volume to be checked the next time your system restarts?' press 'Y' then enter.