Data Error Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC)

Hi,
I am getting the following error cyclic redundancy check when I try to back up onto my external hard drive. I have become very frustrated to fix it by many other ways including searching. I could not solve this problem so I need your assistance with full solution. What is the cause? How can I remove this error? Any idea would be appreciated.
Thanks for any help.

This application has encountered a critical error: Data error (cyclic redundancy check). Program:program fileswarcraft iiwr3.exe File: War3X.mpq Press OK to terminate the application.
