How to fix error 0x8007045d?

[captainghost]

I’m seeing error 0x8007045d while copying files/installing software Windows reports an I/O device issue. I’ve tried different USB ports and cables but still get the error. What troubleshooting steps should I run next (chkdsk, device drivers, safe mode, hardware checks)?

 

[megamind]

That error will normally appear when Windows is not able to read/write from the storage device properly. First thing I'd run is:
chkdsk X: /f /r
Replace X with the drive letter. Let it scan for bad sectors. If it finds too many, the drive might be dying. Also check Event Viewer → Windows Logs → System to see if there are disk warnings. If the error shows up on multiple USBs, it might be your PC’s controller, not the device.

 

[AnnP111966]

Bro are the swearing I consult this error which flows me like a ghost.
In my case it was caused by my USB stick, which was literally at the end of it's life. If it does not help chkdsk try to copy smaller chunks of data instead of the folders. And yeah don't cheap new those USB cable they die faster than my motivation.

 

[ethancarter]

Not gonna lie the go to for people is always "your drive is dying," but half the time it is just corrupted system files. Before making assumptions of a hardware, do:
sfc /scannow
and
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
These got it onto me when chkdsk did nothing. So yeah, you want to try improvements in software therefore repairs first.

 

[jimmy]

Nah man, if it came during both the copy of the files and installation of the software, it's usually the storage device. SFC/DISM is not going to help if the drive itself is throwing I/O errors out. The OP already had tried different ports as next step is definitely checking the health with something like CrystalDiskInfo.

 

[ArthurMex]

Try to boot up into safe mode and check to copy the files again. If it works there it probably a running background app/system driver messing with the process. And if it still fails then yeah, start suspecting the hardware.