corrupted linux TIB - i'm sure this gets asked but i cant find a solution

What version and build of TI was used to create the images?

When you say linux TIB, do you mean one created using TI Full Mode (Linux-based) or are they images of a Linux partition?

There isn't any proven method or utility to recover data from a corrupt image. Sometimes there are ways to get some of the data out, but it really depends on what type of damage was done.

they were made with Acronis True Image v9.1 (I think)
bootable CD

full backup was done, with maximum compression.
no encryption, or anything.

the linux tib, means its an image of a linux hard drive.
everything was imaged, partitions, mbr, etc

the linux system was suse 10.2 or so, reiserFS

linux system booted with acronis cd, backup, full, all partitions, max compress,
sent to ftp.

it fails because the TIB files were likely corrupted on the backup system, the hard drive from that system had some problems and was "repaired" but likely some data was definitely corrupted.

a bad place to be. any suggestions? this is very critical data...

Are you running the Linux version of TI or the Windows version?

If the image isn't local (being accessed via ftp, for example), it might help to copy it to a local drive and try from there.

I'm not sure if it's supported in 9.1 or not, but you could try to Mount the image and see if you can copy out any data. Mounting is about the only thing that works on corrupt images (if they're not too bad). Note that mounting Linux partitions used to be supported in TI 10 Home, but Acronis dropped support in TI 11. I never tested 9.1 or Echo for that feature. I also didn't test ReiserFS.

its the windows version of TI
I don't think it has a "mount feature"

the system came off is a laptop, so a second drive is not possible.
unless you mean like usb or something, not sure how well that will work.

i'm not sure what you refer to mounting the TIB file as a partition?

i guess i;ll have to find TI 10 home or such.

is there any way to "mount" or decompress the tib?

(its actually 6 tibs, each 2 gigs in size)

this is likely replicated, but just exactly *HOW* do I use
acronis true image home v10 (or v11.0) ?

they are both windows exe's ...
so how does this work exactly?

its a notebook that needs to restore to, and it's a linux partition being restored.
to run acronis I need windows installed.

i read the other thread, but I have no idea how to setup bart with the necessary stuff to run acronis.

so install windows locally with acronis then, what, restore the data to a disk on usb ?

TI needs to be installed in Windows to use the Mount feature. As I said, I'm not sure if Mount will work with ReiserFS or not.

Also, I don't think TI 10 or 11 (Home versions) will work with TI 9.1 images. Can you verify exactly which version created the images? TI 9.1 is a Business version.

You won't be able to restore the image if TI says it's corrupt. The best you can hope for is to be able to copy out some of the data.

its an old bootable CD from the place I used to work, I'm borrowing their disk because that's what was used to make the image.

it says "Acronis Rescue Media"
"Acronis True Image Workstation (full version)"

version 9.1 (build 3.534)

so which one should I be using to try and mount this?

Dan.

For the best chance of success, you should be using TI 9.1, build 3,534 or later. However, I've looked in the manual I have and it looks like it may not support Exploring Linux images and the Mount feature may not work with Linux partitions.

Is TI saying the image is corrupt as soon as you select it or is it part way through a validation attempt (or something similar)?

Is it possible to try copying the image files to a USB drive for local access?

Are all 6 of the TIB files exactly 2GB in size? If so, one or more may be missing. Usually, the last one in the group is smaller.

What are the filenames of the TIB files? Sometimes, if the names get changed or are mixed with another group, it can cause "corrupt" messages.

i can try copying to a usb drive locally.
its say corrupt part way through.

the funny thing is, doing the verify fun, it says its corrupt almost at the end.
when trying restore, it's early on (Id say after the first file).

the last of the 6 files is smaller than the rest.
the names are correct.

the only early version of acronis I can find is either
echo (with universal restore) v9.5
or home v10 or home v11

i'm not sure these will do, but universal echo may be worth a try.
i'll try the usb local drive first.

Usually, when the "corrupt" message occurs at different points, TI is having problems reading the image consistently. Hopefully, it will do better from a local drive.

Bad RAM can also cause corrupt messages.

out of home v10, home v11 and echo universal v9.5
which do you think has the best chance of having the reiserfs mount?

i'll try usb drive locally before this though.

I was getting Mounting mixed up with Exploring when it comes to Linux partitions. In Windows, Linux partitions can't be mounted, only explored (if supported by the version of TI).

If Echo doesn't work, TI 10 stands the best chance (if it can read 9.1 Workstation images). TI 11 won't Explore Linux partition images.

If you have a TI 10 CD, you could boot to it and see if it can read the 9.1 image. If it can't, it probably won't in Windows either.

TI 10 isnt bootable CD, it's a windows app.

there *HAS* to be a way to manually decompress these images and extract files. proprietary format or not.

I mean, all Acronis 9.1 is, is a modified version of BusyBox (GPL)
which BTW it violates the GPL rules on that (and therefor copyright law)

if acronis can't tell us how to get our data out or holds it hostage, I see no reason why people support this lousy product and company.

this is critical data, the only copy we have, we trusted this product and company because they are supposed to be reliable and offer decent support.

your suggestions are great, but it's obvious you don't work for Acronis.
where is the real support staff? why aren't they addressing so many user concerns?