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How to fix error 0x80070570 in Windows 11
ERROR_FILE_CORRUPT: File or directory is corrupted/unreadable.
Fix based on community reports and expert analysis. Last verified: 2026-08-13
· How we verify fixes
| Error Code | 0x80070570 |
|---|---|
| Affected System | Windows 11 (Microsoft) |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Estimated Time | 60 min |
| Requires Admin Rights | ⚠️ Yes |
| Requires Reboot | 🔄 Yes |
Solution Steps
- 1 First, try to identify the corrupted file. If you know the file, try copying it again from the source. If it's a downloaded file, re-download it.
- 2 Run the Check Disk utility: Press Windows key + X and select 'Windows Terminal (Admin)'. Type 'chkdsk C: /f /r' and press Enter. You'll be prompted to schedule a check on restart. Type 'Y' and restart your PC. This scans for bad sectors and attempts to recover readable information.
- 3 If the error occurs during Windows Update, run the Windows Update troubleshooter: Settings → System → Troubleshoot → Other troubleshooters → Windows Update → Run.
- 4 Run SFC and DISM as described in other fixes: In an admin terminal, type 'sfc /scannow' and press Enter, then 'DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth' and press Enter.
- 5 If the error is on an external drive, try connecting it to a different USB port or another computer to see if the drive is failing.
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