{"id":4596,"date":"2017-11-03T12:11:01","date_gmt":"2017-11-03T12:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sysinfotools.com\/blog\/?p=4596"},"modified":"2024-12-30T09:19:58","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T09:19:58","slug":"resolve-the-file-or-directory-is-corrupted-and-unreadable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-the-file-or-directory-is-corrupted-and-unreadable\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Fix the File or Directory is Corrupted and Unreadable"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block_sum\"><strong>Summary:-<\/strong> Ordinarily, users prefer storing their important data and files on a hard drive. However, the error message keeps showing up when you try to access them. Don&rsquo;t worry, you can still have control of your digital stuff by fixing the issue. Indeed, you need a way to fix the file or directory that is corrupted and unreadable error. Fortunately, this blog provides a cost-free manual method or you can try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/recovery\/windows-data-recovery.php\"><strong>Windows Data Recovery<\/strong><\/a> tool for quick retrieval. Let&rsquo;s dive deep into it to find out why this error occurs and how we can fix it.\n<p class=\"blog-btn\"><a class=\"sum-d-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/demo-version\/SysInfoTools-Windows-Data-Recovery.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download<\/a> <a class=\"sum-b-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/buynow\/windows-data-recovery.php\"><i class=\"icon icon-basket\"><\/i> Buy Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-the-file-or-directory-is-corrupted-and-unreadable\/#Signs_that_the_File_Directory_is_Corrupted_and_Unreadable_Windows_10\" >Signs that the File Directory is Corrupted and Unreadable Windows 10<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-the-file-or-directory-is-corrupted-and-unreadable\/#Why_the_Directory_is_Corrupted_and_Unreadable\" >Why the Directory is Corrupted and Unreadable?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-the-file-or-directory-is-corrupted-and-unreadable\/#How_to_Fix_the_File_or_Directory_is_Corrupted_and_Unreadable_Error\" >How to Fix the File or Directory is Corrupted and Unreadable Error?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-the-file-or-directory-is-corrupted-and-unreadable\/#Manual_Way_to_Solve_the_File_is_Unreadable_or_Corrupted_Issue\" >Manual Way to Solve the File is Unreadable or Corrupted Issue<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-the-file-or-directory-is-corrupted-and-unreadable\/#1_Rebooting_your_System\" >1. Rebooting your System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-the-file-or-directory-is-corrupted-and-unreadable\/#2_Temporarily_Disabling_Antivirus\" >2. Temporarily Disabling Antivirus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-the-file-or-directory-is-corrupted-and-unreadable\/#3_Scanning_Disk_Drive\" >3. Scanning Disk Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-the-file-or-directory-is-corrupted-and-unreadable\/#4_Checking_Memory-Related_Issues\" >4. Checking Memory-Related Issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-the-file-or-directory-is-corrupted-and-unreadable\/#5_Running_CHKDSK_Scan\" >5. Running CHKDSK Scan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-the-file-or-directory-is-corrupted-and-unreadable\/#6_Running_Startup_Repair\" >6. Running Startup Repair<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-the-file-or-directory-is-corrupted-and-unreadable\/#7_Formatting_Hard_Drive\" >7. Formatting Hard Drive<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-the-file-or-directory-is-corrupted-and-unreadable\/#Best_Approach-_Fix_the_File_or_Directory_is_Corrupted_and_Unreadable_Error\" >Best Approach- Fix the File or Directory is Corrupted and Unreadable Error<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-the-file-or-directory-is-corrupted-and-unreadable\/#Steps_to_Use_the_Tool_for_a_Quick_Solution\" >Steps to Use the Tool for a Quick Solution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-the-file-or-directory-is-corrupted-and-unreadable\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_that_the_File_Directory_is_Corrupted_and_Unreadable_Windows_10\"><\/span>Signs that the File Directory is Corrupted and Unreadable Windows 10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You cannot retrieve your data because something isn&rsquo;t right with your files. The symptoms that occur when there is an error in your file or directory are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Firstly, Error 0x80070570 shows that the location is unavailable or Windows cannot install your files. It can result in data loss.<\/li>\n<li>When trying to access corrupted and unreachable files, the &ldquo;Drive: isn&rsquo;t reachable&rdquo; error appears.<\/li>\n<li>Your drive or memory card may have no or an unknown file system. Also, referred to as a RAW file system error.<\/li>\n<li>Furthermore, if your system takes longer to access data. Then, you need to fix the file or directory that is corrupted and unreadable error.<\/li>\n<li>In addition, low disk space on the system is another common sign that an error has occurred.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All these factors show an issue that needs to be fixed for accessing your files.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_Directory_is_Corrupted_and_Unreadable\"><\/span>Why the Directory is Corrupted and Unreadable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The error is caused because of multiple reasons. Some are mentioned here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hardware and software issues may be messing up your files and folders.<\/li>\n<li>Subsequently, a sudden power outage or system crash can cause file corruption.<\/li>\n<li>Maybe the system is affected by any virus, threat, or malware.<\/li>\n<li>Moreover, physical damage such as humidity, heat, abrupt removal of drive, etc. can harm your system badly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_the_File_or_Directory_is_Corrupted_and_Unreadable_Error\"><\/span>How to Fix the File or Directory is Corrupted and Unreadable Error?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since we have understood the cause of the error, now we must fix it. There are two methods to access your data. First is the manual method and second is using an automated method. Go through a detailed step-by-step guide to effectively resolve your problem.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_Way_to_Solve_the_File_is_Unreadable_or_Corrupted_Issue\"><\/span>Manual Way to Solve the File is Unreadable or Corrupted Issue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several manual troubleshooting ways to access your files despite this error. These are:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Rebooting_your_System\"><\/span>1. Rebooting your System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is the easiest and simplest way to fix this error. Rebooting the system will clear your temporary files, fix minor problems, and check system resources.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Temporarily_Disabling_Antivirus\"><\/span>2. Temporarily Disabling Antivirus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Eventually, antivirus is installed in systems to protect from viruses and threats. However, sometimes it interferes with file and system operations. Thus, causing corruption. So, temporarily disable your antivirus and check if the error is sorted. To do so, follow the steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <strong>Windows Security<\/strong> tab on your system.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>Virus &amp; Threat Protection<\/strong> and off the antivirus installed.<\/br><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-step-1.png\" alt=\"Windows Data Recovery Tool Step 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Furthermore, update and reconfigure your antivirus regularly to fix errors. Else, try another method.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Scanning_Disk_Drive\"><\/span>3. Scanning Disk Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Check the drive to fix the file or directory that is corrupted and unreadable fault. Follow the steps given:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>This PC<\/strong> in your system.<\/li>\n<li>Then, in the Devices and Drives section, select the affected drive. Right-click and select <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The properties dialog box will appear. Go to the <strong>Tools<\/strong> tab &gt; click <strong>Check<\/strong>.<\/br><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/step-3-1.png\" alt=\"Windows Data Recovery Tool Step 3\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\"><\/li>\n<li>Now, select <strong>Scan &amp; Repair Drive<\/strong> to fix the faults in your hard drive. Click OK.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Checking_Memory-Related_Issues\"><\/span>4. Checking Memory-Related Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Faulty RAM can sometimes cause the file or directory corrupted and unchecked error. To check it:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Press the <strong>Windows + R<\/strong> key. In the run dialog box, type the command <strong>mdsched.exe<\/strong> and click OK.<\/li>\n<li>Perform a Windows Memory Diagnostic test to fix the issue.<\/br><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/step-4.png\" alt=\"Windows Data Recovery Tool Step 3\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The system will reboot and the test starts on the screen. Verify whether the error is fixed after the process is completed.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Running_CHKDSK_Scan\"><\/span>5. Running CHKDSK Scan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The command line checks disk command scans and repairs unresolved disk errors. To use it:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>From the search bar open <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Next, type the command <strong>chkdsk \/f \/x <\/strong>and press<strong> Enter. <\/strong>(Replace x with your drive&rsquo;s first letter)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Running_Startup_Repair\"><\/span>6. Running Startup Repair<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Follow the steps below to check if the directory is corrupted and unreadable and fix it:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong> from the search bar. Go to <strong>Update and Security<\/strong> and click <strong>Recovery<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Then, select <strong>Restart Now<\/strong> from the <strong>Advanced Startup.<\/strong><\/br><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/step.2.png\" alt=\"Windows Data Recovery Tool Step 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\">\n<li>Now, your system will reboot. In the open window, click <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong>, go to <strong>Advanced Options<\/strong>, and select <strong>Startup Repair<\/strong>.<\/br><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/step-3-2.png\" alt=\"Windows Data Recovery Tool Step 3\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The repairing process executes. Once completed, try retrieving data from your hard drive.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Formatting_Hard_Drive\"><\/span>7. Formatting Hard Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Still can&rsquo;t fix the file or directory is corrupted and unreadable error? The last option is to format your drive. However, it may lead to permanently losing your data. Therefore it is better to have a backup of your hard drive beforehand. There are two cases to fix the error.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\">Case 1: Hard Drive Exists in File Explorer<\/h4>\n<p>To format your drive follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <strong>This PC<\/strong> on your system or open <strong>File Explorer. <\/strong>Choose the drive, right-click, and select <strong>Format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The format dialog box will appear. Select<strong> Quick Format<\/strong> and click <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/br><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/step-2.png\" alt=\"Windows Data Recovery Tool Step 2\" width=\"200\" height=\"137\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After formatting, reboot your system and check if files can be accessed now.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\">Case 2: Hard Disk Doesn&rsquo;t Exist on PC<\/h4>\n<p>If your hard drive isn&rsquo;t in File Explorer and you find a message <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/fix-windows-detected-a-hard-disk-problem\/\"><strong>Hard Disk not detected<\/strong><\/a>. There&rsquo;s a possibility it is in the disk manager. To check and fix it, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <strong>Start<\/strong> menu and select <strong>Disk Management<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Locate your drive there, right-click, and select <strong>Format<\/strong>. Fill in the details, select Perform a Quick Format, and click OK.<\/br><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/step-2-1.png\" alt=\"Windows Data Recovery Tool Step 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Overall, you can format your hard drive. However, trying the manual method is time-consuming and doesn&rsquo;t guarantee the safety of your data. Hence, to quickly fix the glitches using a professional tool is recommended.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Approach-_Fix_the_File_or_Directory_is_Corrupted_and_Unreadable_Error\"><\/span>Best Approach- Fix the File or Directory is Corrupted and Unreadable Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Following all the ways above to fix errors but it still pertains then, <strong>Windows Data Recovery<\/strong> is your best solution. Why? Because this tool scans and repairs corrupted and unreadable files and directories. It can fix the error without data loss and has several other advantages. Some of them are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recover data from drives easily without hassle.<\/li>\n<li>It is compatible with all versions of Windows.<\/li>\n<li>It allows to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/how-to-recover-permanently-deleted-files-from-pc\/\"><strong>recover permanently deleted files<\/strong><\/a> from PC easily.\n<li>Additionally, it provides advanced settings for backing up data files.<\/li>\n<li>In addition, you can batch-repair the files and directories altogether.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Use_the_Tool_for_a_Quick_Solution\"><\/span>Steps to Use the Tool for a Quick Solution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Download and install the tool on your system. Run it as an administrator.<\/li>\n<li>Select the drive and folder for recovery. Click Next.<\/li>\n<li>You can see your selected drive, by clicking Next.<\/li>\n<li>Then, select the <strong>Recovery Mode<\/strong> and click Next.<\/br><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/step-4-1.png\" alt=\"Windows Data Recovery Tool Step 4\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\"><\/li>\n<li>A window will display all your directory files on the hard drive. Select the files to recover, and specify the folder, where you want to restore. Click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/br><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/step-5.png\" alt=\"Windows Data Recovery Tool Step 5\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\"><\/li>\n<li>Lastly, hit the <strong>Save<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is necessary to fix the file or directory that is corrupted and unreadable error. Although using the manual method is easy, it requires time and doesn&rsquo;t guarantee the safety of the files. Whereas, using the expert-recommended tool can save you time and ensures no data loss of files. Moreover, finding the cause of the error and fixing it with the right tool is the best choice.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"faq_heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h4>\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1722323997531\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q. How can I delete a corrupted or unreadable file or directory?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans- <\/strong>To delete the corrupted and unreadable file or directory you can try any of the given methods:<br\/>1. Delete files as administrator by switching your user account.<br\/>2. Close Windows Explorer within Task Manager to remove your corrupted files.<br\/>3. Open Command Prompt and enter command del \/F \/Q \/A &#8220;File Path&#8221;<br\/>4. Delete these files in Safe Mode from the Advanced Boot Options Tab.<br\/>5. To remove damaged files, format the hard drive.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1722324038572\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q. How to fix the file or directory that is corrupted and unreadable error?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans- <\/strong>To fix this error, follow these steps:<br\/>1. Install and run the Windows Data Recovery tool on your system.<br\/>2. Select the files or folder present under volume to recover. Click Next.<br\/>3. Then, select the Mode and click Next. You can view all directory files.<br\/>4. Now, select files to recover, and specify the folder to restore your files. Click OK. 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Close Windows Explorer within Task Manager to remove your corrupted files.<br\/>3. Open Command Prompt and enter command del \/F \/Q \/A \"File Path\"<br\/>4. Delete these files in Safe Mode from the Advanced Boot Options Tab.<br\/>5. To remove damaged files, format the hard drive.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-the-file-or-directory-is-corrupted-and-unreadable\/#faq-question-1722324038572","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-the-file-or-directory-is-corrupted-and-unreadable\/#faq-question-1722324038572","name":"Q. How to fix the file or directory that is corrupted and unreadable error?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<strong>Ans- <\/strong>To fix this error, follow these steps:<br\/>1. Install and run the Windows Data Recovery tool on your system.<br\/>2. Select the files or folder present under volume to recover. Click Next.<br\/>3. Then, select the Mode and click Next. You can view all directory files.<br\/>4. Now, select files to recover, and specify the folder to restore your files. Click OK. 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