Disk Error Occurred During Writing File Allocation Table
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ProductsHomearound the homeproductivityHow to Fix File Allocation TableHow to Fix File Allocation TableBy James WoudonThe File Allocation Table, or FAT, is perhaps the most widely used file system on personal computers, recognized by Windows, Linux distributions and Mac OS. It's most commonly used on https://www.techwalla.com/articles/how-to-fix-file-allocation-table solid state storage devices like SD cards and USB flash drives.Step 1Attach the flash drive, memory unit, or FAT-formatted hard drive to the PC. Go to "Start," then "My Computer" to determine what drive letter the device is assigned.Step 2Go to "Start," then "Run," then type "cmd" (without the quotes) and press "OK." The command disk error prompt will open. Type "C:\" (without quotes), then click "Enter" to make sure you're on the drive that contains Windows.Step 3Type "chkdsk y: /x /r" (without quotes), where "y" is the drive letter assigned to the device. The /x parameter dismounts the drive to prevent it being accessed while scanned and the /r parameter searches disk error occurred for and recovers damaged sectors. Press "Enter."References & ResourcesHow to repair corrupted file allocation table?Troubleshooting Disks and File SystemsChkdskFile Recovery 4 (freeware)RelatedTechwalla's 2015 Holiday Buyers GuideProductivityThe 22 Coolest Gadgets We Saw at CES 2016ProductivityOddly Specific Wearable Gadgets at CES 2016ProductivityWhat to Expect From a 2016 SmartphoneProductivityPlantronics Backbeat Fit vs Aftershokz Trekz TitaniumProductivityThe 5 Best Waterproof Activity TrackersProductivityHeadphones for the Pool: Finis Duo vs Sony Waterproof WalkmanProductivityHOW WE SCOREABOUT USCONTACT USTERMS OF USEPRIVACY POLICY©2016 Demand Media, Inc.Login | Sign UpSign UpLog InCreate an account and join the conversation!Or Forgot Password? Remember meLog InCancelBy signing up or using the Techwalla services you agree to the Techwalla Terms of Use and Privacy PolicySign UpLog InCreate an account and join the conversation! Get news about the products and tech you really care about. We'll never spam you!Sign UpCancelBy signing up or using the Techwalla services you agree to the Techwalla Terms of Use and Privacy PolicySign UpLog InWe'll send you an email to reset your password.SubmitCancel