How to Fix Error 0x80070052 ‘the Directory or File Cannot Be Created’
61How to Fix Error 0x80070052 ‘the Directory or File Cannot Be Created’
Some users are encountering the 0x80070052 (The directory or file cannot be created) when attempting to copy files to a removable media like a flash drive or external HDD. In most cases, the issue is reported to occur with photos, videos (particularly those with a name over 20 characters).
If you’re using an older File System for your removable drive (like FAT16) the root folder can only support a limited number of files on the root folder. In this case, you can avoid the error entirely by pasting the files in a subfolder. But if you’re using an older system file format, you might consider formatting your drive and moving towards a newer iteration to avoid problems of this kind.
If you’re encountering the issue while attempting to copy encrypted files, it’s most likely because the encryption key cannot be move alongside the file. To fix this, ensure that the Credential Manager and/or the 3rd party utility you used to encrypt the files are running at the time when you attempt to copy the file/s.
However, in some instances, the 0x80070052 error can also be caused by some type of system file corruption. To fix it, simply run the Error-checking tool and reconnect the media once the process is complete.
Error 0x80070052 occurs when copying files to removable media – at some point, no new files or folders can be created or copied to disk. This problem is due to the limitations of the format used by the drive – the different formats have a different number of files and folders that can be stored in a drive’s root directory (i.e. the drive itself, without sub-folders), regardless of their size.
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).