I had a similar problem when copying files to an XP system across a small
network. After booting the XP system the pictures would be distorted. After
applying SP1 to Vista the problem disappeared. I have a 500g seagate external
drive that I will do a test from my Vista system to see if the pictures
become distorted and reply back here. Maybe SP1 fixed that problem tooo. I do
know you should stop the external drive on the Vista host before
disconnecting.

"Will Bowlin" wrote:

> I have an HP8000E media computer running Vista Home Premium. I bought a
> seagate external drive to use to store and backup all my jpg files which view
> just fine on my internal hard drive regardless of which program I use (photo
> gallery, photoshop, IE..whatever)
>
> Whenever I backup or transfer image files to my external drive roughly 30%
> of them are corrupted with assorted color bars, solid gray areas, OR
> distorted images.
> Thinking I had a problem with the seagate, I ordered a HP3000s pocket drive
> which connects to a special bay in the desktop with the same end
> result...maybe worse. I returned that drive at the advice of HP who said I
> may have some bad sectors on it. Replaced it with the same model with again
> the same end result.
>
> I emphasize this only happens with external drives. I am using uncorrupted
> (tested) original file sources. It doesn't matter if I download directly from
> the camera to the external drive or from cd/dvd.
>
> This all makes me believe this is a Vista problem EXCEPT why doesn't it
> happen on the internal "C" drive?...only external drives. Also have tested on
> my wifes xp laptop and the problem does not exist...mmm.
>
> I know I am not alone with this problem of corruption in reading all the
> comments in the forums and knowledge bases. Hopefully someone has come up
> with some answers!!
> --
> Will Bowlin