How to Fix Can’t Read From the Source File or Disk While Copying Windows 11/10/8/7
2How to Fix Can’t Read From the Source File or Disk While Copying Windows 11/10/8/7.
Command Used:
chkdsk C: /f
If you can’t read from the source file or disk while copying in Windows 10, and this happens for the first time, try restarting the computer (do not turn off and on, just restart).
Rebooting helps the computer deal with such errors on its own and returns it to an adequate working state.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
can't read from the source file or disk
can't read from the source file or disk while copying windows 10
can't read from the source file or disk external hard drive
can't read from the source file or disk windows 11
can't read from the source file or disk dvd
can t read from the source file or disk windows 11 copy
fix can't read from the source file or disk
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 will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, 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.