Quite often, in Windows (especially in the Vista version), sometimes seemingly simple file copy operations may fail (error code 0x8007045d). What is it and how to find a way out of this situation, we will now see.
Error 0x8007045d when copying data
Actually, the failure itself when copying or moving files or folders means not even the impossibility of transferring data from one place to another, but, more correctly, the creation of a similar structure in a certain place.
So the Windows message appears (error 0x8007045d), which states that the system cannot create a new file or folder in the specified location (and, as the warning indicates, this is an unexpected error). What to do in this case?
The easiest solution is to check the system drive. In 99% of cases, this helps. To check, you need to use not the standard tool, but the Run menu with a command line (you can also get to it through the standard Start menu). This is the cmd command. A command line will appear.
Here you need to enter a specific command to check the system volume, which looks like chkdsk C: / X / F / R (in case the drive “C” is a system one, that is, the one on which the operating system itself is installed). It goes without saying that the launch must be done with administrator access rights.
If there are no such rights, it is necessary to act somewhat differently. In the Start menu, there is a search bar below. Here it is again necessary to register cmd, and after the program is found, right-click on it and select run as administrator in the submenu.
Depending on the system and the volume of the partition (or hard drive), the process can be quite long. Upon completion, it is strongly recommended that you restart your computer. As a rule, the problem disappears.
Error 0x8007045d when archiving or backing up
Now let's look at a similar situation that may occur when trying to archive data or backup. Actually, the message that describes error 0x8007045d will be the same, but its nature is somewhat different. Without going into technical details, we proceed to the corrections immediately, bypassing the theoretical part.
By and large, again, you need to check the system volume. You can use the above method. However, it is better to use the chkdsk C: / R command on the same command line (assuming the system volume is in the form of a “C” drive). If the volume is different, respectively, you need to register another letter.
It happens that during the reboot, the system may request a disk check again. In order not to repeat the process each time, you must press the "Y" key.
Error installing Windows OS
Unfortunately, error 0x8007045d can also occur during installation of the operating system itself. In this case, there is also a way out.
When the system installer window appears with the drives for partitioning, use the combination Shift + F10 to enter the console. Here you will need to again use the command specified for the first case. The difference between the two processes is that upon rebooting, the repeated process will not be requested, and the installation of the system will continue in the normal (regular) mode.
Error transferring files to removable drives
Consider another situation. Quite often, error 0x8007045d can occur when trying to copy files to regular flash drives or removable memory cards such as SD / SDHC. What to do in such a situation?
Firstly, the easiest way is to completely format the drive. Secondly, you can use the above verification tools, but only with the indication of the letter assigned to the removable device. This applies to cases where on the same flash drive or card there is data that you do not want to delete.
The third method is perhaps the most common and simple. The fact is that some devices of this type can only support a certain number of files in the root directory (oddly enough this sounds). But here everything is simple. Simply create a new folder, and then copy the necessary information to it.
General recommendations for removable media
Among other things, a common problem for all removable memory cards can be reading them using an outdated model of a card reader (some models may not support large cards). In such a situation, in order not to change it, it is better to simply update the drivers to the latest ones. If you know your model, you can refer to the official website of the manufacturer. If not, you can use many specialized utilities to automatically update all the drivers installed in the system, which automatically detect devices and available fresh drivers. In addition, such programs in the process of installing drivers refer to official sources. What to choose, it is already everyone decides independently. You can recommend the Driver Booster app. Although it is paid, it works perfectly and updates not only the drivers of individual components of the system, but also completely, and even independently monitors the appearance of new versions online.