Error 0x80070079: The Semaphore Timeout Period Has Expired
40Error 0x80070079: The Semaphore Timeout Period Has Expired
During the transfer of files across networks, one error that occurs is Error 0x80070079, The semaphore timeout period has expired. Semaphore is simply a variable. This error is caused due to several factors. It includes the incorrect configuration of drivers or the network, deadlock state, the server being loaded with a lot of tasks or if any location is not available. This error message can even appear when trying to create a System Image, or Copy or Move files on Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1 as well as Windows 7.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
the semaphore timeout period has expired hard drive
the semaphore timeout period has expired windows server 2012
the semaphore timeout period has expired usb drive
the semaphore timeout period has expired windows 7
the semaphore timeout period has expired windows backup
diskpart has encountered an error the semaphore timeout period has expired
the semaphore timeout period has expired windows 10
semaphore timeout period has expired usb
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Huawei and Samsung.