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How to fix error error-no-data in Windows 11
ERROR_NO_DATA = 232
Fix based on community reports and expert analysis. Last verified: 2026-08-12
· How we verify fixes
| Error Code | error-no-data |
|---|---|
| Affected System | Windows 11 (Microsoft) |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Estimated Time | 30 min |
| Requires Admin Rights | ⚠️ Yes |
| Requires Reboot | 🔄 Yes |
Solution Steps
- 1 Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog. Type 'cmd' and press Ctrl+Shift+Enter to open Command Prompt as administrator. Click Yes if prompted. This gives you the power to run system repair commands.
- 2 In the Command Prompt, type 'sfc /scannow' and press Enter. This scans all protected system files and replaces corrupted ones. It's like a doctor checking your system's vital organs. Wait for the scan to complete (may take 15-20 minutes).
- 3 If SFC finds issues but can't fix them, run DISM. Type 'DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth' and press Enter. This repairs the system image that SFC uses as a source. Think of it as repairing the repair tool itself.
- 4 After DISM, run SFC again to fix any remaining corrupted files. Type 'sfc /scannow' and press Enter. This ensures all system files are healthy.
- 5 Restart your computer by clicking Start, then Power, then Restart. This applies the fixes and clears temporary glitches. After reboot, try the operation that caused the error again.
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