0x80070570 🪟 Windows

Error 0x80070570: The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable

Windows can’t read a file because the disk, USB stick or installation media has corrupted data or bad sectors.

Seen on: Windows

Meaning

ERROR_FILE_CORRUPT shows up when copying files, installing Windows from USB, or during updates. Faulty RAM can also corrupt data in transit.

Common causes

  • Bad sectors or filesystem errors on the drive
  • Corrupt USB installer/ISO
  • Failing RAM
  • Unsafe removal of external drives

⚡ Quick fix

  1. Run chkdsk /f on the affected drive
  2. Re-create the USB installer with a fresh ISO
  3. Test RAM with Windows Memory Diagnostic

Detailed fix by platform

Windows

  1. powershell
    chkdsk E: /f /r
mdsched.exe

How to diagnose

  1. Drive — chkdsk results / SMART status
  2. Media — Redownload ISO
  3. RAM — Memory diagnostic

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