Common causes include bad sectors, faulty connections, and outdated device drivers. Additional issues contributing to this error may involve firmware corruption, sudden power interruptions, or the use of faulty or incompatible cables and ports. In this article, we will discuss different ways to solve this error.
1. Verify Hard Drive Using SMART Attributes
Use Windows’ built-in SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) to check your hard drive or SSD. This tool identifies issues like bad sectors, overheating, or frequent errors that can cause hardware failure. If results show ‘Bad,’ ‘Caution,’ or ‘Unknown,’ back up your data immediately and consider repairing or replacing the drive.
2. Run the CHKDSK command
This issue can happen due to file errors or bad sectors on the drive, which affect its normal function. Running the ‘chkdsk’ command checks for these issues and tries to fix them, improving the drive’s stability and performance.
3. Format your Drive/Initializing
Refreshing a drive by formatting or initializing deletes all data, removing corrupted files or damaged sectors. This rebuilds the file system, helps the drive communicate better with your system, and restores it to full function.
