Fix: Can’t read from the source file or disk
If you receive the error message “Can’t read from the source file or disk,” it means that the file you’re trying to copy is corrupted and unreadable. There are a few ways to fix this error and successfully copy the file.
Fix: Can’t read from the source file or disk
What is the problem?
The problem is that you cannot read from the source file or disk. This can be caused by a number of things, but most often it is caused by either a corrupt file or a permissions issue.
If the file is corrupt, then there is not much that you can do to fix it. You will need to either find a new copy of the file, or try to repair the file using a file repair tool.
If the problem is a permissions issue, then you will need to change the permissions on the file so that you have read access. This can usually be done by right-clicking on the file and selecting “Properties” from the menu. Then, under the “Security” tab, you will need to find your user account and ensure that it has the “Read” permission.
What are the symptoms?
The symptoms of this error are as follows: You may receive an error message that resembles the following:
“Can’t read from the source file or disk.”
“An error occurred while copying file (file path): The source file is corrupted.”
“An error occurred while copying file (file path): The source file is too large for the destination file system.”
“An error occurred while copying file (file path): Cannot copy a encrypted file to a unencrypted destination.”
“An error occurred while copying file (file path): The specified file could not be found.”
Section: What is the cause?
There are a few possible causes for this error:
-The file you’re trying to copy is corrupt
-The file you’re trying to copy is too large for the destination file system
-You’re trying to copy an encrypted file to a unencrypted destination
-The file you’re trying to copy doesn’t exist
What are the causes?
There are a few possible causes for this error:
1. The file you’re trying to access is corrupted.
2. The file you’re trying to access is encrypted.
3. The file you’re trying to access is in use by another program.
4. The file you’re trying to access is on a drive that is full.
5. The file you’re trying to access is on a drive that is not formatted properly.
6. The file you’re trying to access is on a drive that is failing.
How to fix it?
The very first thing you should do is check to make sure the file you’re trying to access exists. If it does, then you should check the permissions on the file to make sure you have access to it. If you don’t have permission to access the file, then you’ll need to contact the owner of the file or the administrator of the system to grant you permission.
If the file does not exist, then you should check to see if you have the correct path to the file. If you’re not sure of the path, then you can try using a file explorer program to locate the file. Once you have the correct path, you should be able to access the file.
Conclusion
If you are encountering the “Can’t read from the source file or disk” error, there are a few potential solutions that you can try. First, check to make sure that the file you are trying to access is not corrupt or damaged. If the file is intact, try restarting your computer and then accessing the file again. If that doesn’t work, try accessing the file from a different computer or device. Finally, if all else fails, you can try reformatting your hard drive and starting from scratch.
