Can’t Read From the Source File or Disk Errors FIX

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Can’t Read From the Source File or Disk Errors FIX.

Command Used:
chkdsk C: /f

Several users report getting the “Can’t read from the source file or disk” error when trying to copy certain files to or from an external hard disk. This issue doesn’t seem to be specific to a certain Windows version and is reported to occur on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10.

Digital file storage is incredibly reliable these days, but that doesn’t mean that things can’t go wrong from time to time. You may just be going about your business, trying to open or copy a file in Windows, when all of a sudden the “Can’t Read From the Source File or Disk” error jumps out at you like an unwelcome Halloween prank.

It can be frustrating when your precious data seems to be out of reach, but there are many fixes that stand between you and finally giving up on recovering your information!

Moving files from drive to drive or computer to computer is a common task in both office environments and on recreational PCs. Windows users that regularly transfer large files (particularly multi-gigabyte files) are no stranger to an error message that reads ‘can’t read from the source file or disk.’ This message can appear for three different reasons. The most common reason is a mismatch in the file systems on different drives or devices. Other common reasons for this error include corrupt disk sectors and file permission problems. This tutorial discusses how to resolve ‘can’t read from the source file or disk’ errors so that you can get your file transfers running smoothly.

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This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).



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