0X80070570

Disk & File System The File or Directory Is Corrupted and Unreadable Applies to: Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 11

What it means

Windows found file system corruption — could be the drive itself, a bad copy operation, or a failing disk.

Also seen as: 0x80070570

Quick fix steps

Run "chkdsk /f /r" on the affected drive and restart to let it complete.
Retry the file operation after the scan completes.
Back up important data if this recurs, as it can indicate a failing drive.

For the full step-by-step walkthrough, see "Disk Error" or "Windows Detected a Hard Disk Problem".

Frequently Asked Questions

Does "the file or directory is corrupted" mean I'm losing that file?

It means Windows can't currently read that specific file cleanly — running chkdsk can often repair the underlying issue and recover access, though severe corruption can sometimes mean the file itself is unrecoverable.

Is this a sign my whole drive is failing?

Not necessarily on its own — an isolated instance is often just an isolated file system error. Repeated occurrences across different files are more concerning and worth checking drive health for.

Other error codes

0X8007002C — Unspecified Error During Copy/Install

Often appears during large file copies or installs and points to file system errors or a flaky connection to an external/network drive.

0X80071AC3 — The File System Is Corrupted

A more explicit version of file system corruption, often seen on external or removable drives.

0X80070017 — The Cyclic Redundancy Check Failed

Data on the disk is corrupted and failed an integrity check — often points to physical drive damage or a bad copy/burn.

0X80070780 — The File Cannot Be Accessed by the System

A specific file is locked, corrupted, or the drive has a developing hardware issue preventing access.