As you know, nowadays it has become very much easier to transfer and store the files that are important for you. There are many devices like USB drives, external hard drives, and even your computer hard drive are very much helpful in storing important and confidential files.

These drives provide a very good way of storing and transferring important files. But many of the users complain that when they use these drives to store their files, they face an issue of Data error cyclic redundancy.

This message pops up on their device when they use one of these disks or drives. You will face this issue when you try to copy your files to transfer them to the drives. Like when you try to copy the file and paste it into the USB drive, this error will pop up on your device.

Sometimes, this message will be shown to you when your external drive will get disconnected automatically when you will copy your files to transfer them. Also, if you try to copy or download the file to the hard drive then you may face this issue.

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This error with the name Cyclic Redundancy Error (CRC) shows the issue in your hardware. Not only in the hardware but it may be related to software issues also. For this, you should check your drive and port also.

If you are using a bad drive or you are having a port issue then you may experience this error. Not only this, maybe the issue is in your software. If the files which you are transferring are corrupt then this error will pop up on your screen.

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There are many reasons due to which this error can be caused. First, you should try to know whether the problem is in the external disk or your software only.

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How To Fix Data Error Cyclic Redundancy Check

If you are also facing the same issue and you are not able to transfer and store your files on the hard drive then you are advised to follow the below methods to fix the data error Cyclic Redundancy Check.

Method 1: Chkdsk

Chkdsk is called a check disk. It is a checking tool for your Windows. As its name suggests, it is used to check your disk drives. You can use this method if you are also facing the same issue. It is very much useful for you as it will not only find the error but also fix it.

The one and the foremost thing which you should keep in mind is that you have to run chkdsk on your drive. If you want to run the chkdsk, then you have to use the drive letter.

It should be on the drive which you want to check if you are using USB then you have to check the USB drive. Now, if you think that the external drive which you are using is problematic then you should that drive first.

You are advised that you should check the external drive first rather than your main drive because otherwise, it may cause many other problems.

If you will check your external drive i.e. your USB first then it will only take a few minutes but if you will directly try to check your main hard drive then it will take many hours so it is better to check whether your external drive is problematic or not first.

You are advised to follow the given below steps to check your external drive:

Step 1: Start by pressing the Windows key. Then, you have to type the command prompt in the search bar. After that, you have to right-click on the Command Prompt and select the Run as administrator

Step 2: Then, just type chkdsk C: /f there and press Enter  Also, Note: You have to replace “C” with your drive letter. Then, hold the Windows key and press E to open File Explorer. There, you will find the drive letter of the drive.

Step 3: Also, keep in mind that if you see this message “Chkdsk cannot run because the volume is in use by another process. Would you like to schedule this volume to be checked the next time the system restarts? (Y/N)” then you have to type Y for YES and press the Enter

Now, you have to wait for some time. Once it is done, you will find the results. If your error is fixed then it is good but if in this case, you are facing this issue again then you should run the chkdsk before your Windows loads.

So, here are the steps to run the chkdsk before your Window loads:

Step 1: First, you have to connect your USB recovery drive or installation disc to your PC. Then, you have to Restart your computer. After that, you have to press any key when it says Press any key to boot from the device…

Step 2: But if in this case, it does not say it then it means that it is good to change the boot order. For this, follow the steps written below:

Step 3: So, when you restart your PC, you have to press either Esc, F8, F12, or F10keys from your keyboard when your manufacturer’s logo appears. The button changes from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Step 4: Once you press that button, you have to select the BIOS setupor BIOS setup utility or Boot options. The name of the option varies from the manufacturer.

Step 5: Once you have selected the Boot options then you will find many options from which you have to choose. Now, you have to select the boot from USB (or CD/DVD depending on what you are using).

Step 6: If you select BIOS Setupthen you have to use the arrow keys to move to the Boot section. Go into the Boot orderand make sure your USB recovery drive is on the top of the order

Step 7: Lastly, you have to save all the changes made by you and restart your computer. After doing so, you have to press any key when it says Press any key to boot from the device.

Step 8: Choose your keyboard layout. Now, you have to select your language, time, and keyboard. Click on the Next. Install Windows page will appear on your screen where you have to select Repair your computer.

Step 9: Now, you have to click on Command Prompt and directly follow step 13 if you are using Windows 7. Click on Advanced Options. Then, you have to click on Command Prompt. After that, you have to typechkdsk /r C: and press Enter

Now, you have to check whether your issue is solved or not.

Method 2: Check Disk Utility

To implement this method, you have to check the disk utility. This method is much easier as compared to the previous one. So, here are steps to check the disk utility:

Step 1: Start by holding the Windows key and pressing the E. Now, all your drives will appear on your screen where you have to Right-clickon the drive that you want to check and then select. Then, you have to click on the Tools. Click Check in the Error Checking.

Step 2: A new dialog will appear on your screen where you have to check the option Automatically fix file system errors and Click on the Start

It will start the scanning process and will take some hours to do so. Once it is done, you have to check whether the issue is resolved or not.

Method 3: Quick Format

This method is for the users who are not able to solve the error by following the above methods. Here you have to do the quick format. It will not remove or delete your data but will help you in solving your issue.

It will erase the table that helps in identifying where everything is in the drive. Not to worry as your data will remain on the drive if you perform a Quick Scan and don’t copy anything new to the drive.

Now, to do so, you have to connect that problematic drive to your PC. Follow the given steps to implement this method:

Step 1: First, you have to hold the Windows key and press the E. Then, you have to right-click on the problematic drive and select Format. After that, you have to check the option Quick Format in the Format Options section and click on

Step 2: Now, you have to wait for this to finish, it will take some time, not too long. Once it is done, it’s time to recover the data. You can also try to run chkdsk if it will work. Trying methods 1 and 2 will work much better. For this, you have read their detailed instructions from above.

This will help you in solving your error and will fix it too.

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Conclusion

All the users who are facing the same issue and the error are advised to read the full article. Also, you should try the methods given above to find out the best possible solution to your problem. Try to follow all the steps written above in the perfect order.