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ago by BR0MER0 Latest reply from BR0MER0 Topic Viewed 3633 times BR0MER0 Posts: 6 the request could not be performed because of an i/o device error initialize disk This post has been reported. So I have a Compaq Presario CQ61 laptop. I have been having trouble accessing my downloads folder
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in location C:\Users\B.Romero\Downloads. When I click the folder, it takes about 30 seconds to a minute to load, then a window pops up saying "C:\Users\B.Romero\Downloads is not accessible. The request could not be performed because of how to fix i/o device error in command prompt an I/O device error. I am running Windows 7. I have scanned the computer several times using that cmd sfc/scannow and it found nothing. I have tried opening the folder in safe mode and it still didn't work. I have check my drivers and they are up to date. Also, I am not sure if this is related to the issue, however my laptop is also running slower than usual. I cannot i/o device error internal hard drive restore it because i have no restore points. I have run out of options in truing to access this folder. Any help in resolving this would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for your time! Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top GuiltySpark Posts: 4024 This post has been reported. Hi BRomero , Welcome to HTG , A couple of things to try... 1. Open a cmd prompt in Elevated/Admin mode and type, sfc /scannow Allow it to run and see if it says whether or not files could be fixed. If still no go try.... 2. Full Anti-Virus scan AND Anti-Spyware scans. please also state what AV and AS you are using. Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top whs Posts: 17584 This post has been reported. There may be a problem with your HDD. Run this command: chkdsk c: /r If the partition from where you want to read has another letter than 'c', replace 'c' by that letter. But do not forget the colon. Accept This Answer · Accepted Answer · Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top BR0MER0 Posts: 6 This post has been reported. Thank you for your reply. I have scanned my computer using multiple AS's and AV's. I have used AVG, Microsoft Security essentials
a sudden when I tried to open it all I got was an I/O device error. At first people told me this was a registry problem, but when I tried plugging it
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into other systems the same error popped up. Strangly, the drive used to read E, i/o device error windows 8 but now reads as G. I don't think this is entirely the cause of the problem though, because when I tried plugging
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this into other systems it read E, but still with the same I/O device error. I have Windows XP on an HP notebook, and I am clueless. I tried disabeling the device, re-enableing the device, uninstalling the device http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/cannot-access-a-folder-due-to-io-device-error and reinstalling the device. I tried a registry cleaner but it only cleaned 50 problems. I purchased a new cable and that didn't work either, and plugged both cables into all 4 of my USB ports. I bought System Mechanic 7 Professional, only because I live in a small town and Wal-Mart is the only place to buy software. Is there a solution? Does any one know what an I/O device error means? Can I http://www.ozzu.com/hardware/device-error-for-external-and-flash-hds-t76874.html retrieve my information? I'm willing to drive very far and buy very expensive software to do this, so please tell me if there is any software that can help. Also, please tell me if there is any basic thing I can do to help. Don2007 Web Master Posts: 4923Loc: NY 3+ Months Ago It has nothing to do with the registry and it doesn't matter what drive letter windows assigns it. It sounds like something corrupted the file system on the external drive. That's why you're getting an Input Output error. What is the exact error message? mtg837 Born Posts: 3 3+ Months Ago G:// is not accessible. The request could not be performed because of an I/O device error. This occurs when I try to open the drive. Don2007 Web Master Posts: 4923Loc: NY 3+ Months Ago That drive is corrupt for one reason or another. If you want to take a long shot, you may be able to mount the drive on a Unix box or try something like the Ultimate Boot CD. Also, you could search for data recovery software, in which I don't have much faith, but who knows? mtg837 Born Posts: 3 3+ Months Ago Well that was the answer I was sort of fearing and expecting as well. Is there any way I can wipe the har
mode that the operating system is attempting to use for the operation may not be recognized. The I/O error may http://www.tech-faq.com/io-device-error.html be experienced with various media storage devices such as: external hard drives, DVD or CDs, DVD or CD drives, SD cards, or USB sticks/drives. Common causes of the error include faulty hardware, a loose connection between the hardware and computer, outdated hardware drivers, or the IDE channel properties require modification. What Are the Common I/O Device Error Messages? Unfortunately, the device error I/O device error can generated more than one error message. Some of the most commonly encountered messages associated with the error include: - The request could not be performed because of an I/O device error - Only part of a readprocessmemory request was completed - Only part of a writeprocessmemory request was completed Windows may display a “Windows error code” i/o device error along with the plain language error message. The I/O device error codes that are associated with the error include: error 6, error 21, error 103, error 105, and error 131. Why Does the I/O Device Error Occur? There are a number of potential causes for I/O device errors on computers that run the Windows Operating System (OS). These include: - Outdated or corrupt driver installation for the affected hardware device. - Windows using an incompatible transfer mode for the hardware. - Faulty or loose connection with the hardware. - The portable media (CD, DVD, or SD card) is damaged or excessively dirty. Basic I/O Device Error Troubleshooting Before throwing away a “faulty” CD/DVD, or delving into more complex troubleshooting, there are some basic steps computer users can attempt to clear the I/O device error. If the steps do not solve the issue, they may help pinpoint what is causing the error to be thrown and save time in fixing the issue. Step 1 – Restart the computer that is throwing the I/O device error. Step 2 – Attempt to access the