Error 0X800701B1 - how to fix it?

Anonymous
2019-11-03T04:18:53+00:00

Having problem with external hdd drive and after scanned and fixed, problem keeps appearing. Furthermore another error message when transferring files Error 0X800701B1. Kindly advise how to fix it.

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-11-03T05:45:26+00:00

    Hi Gabriel,

    I am Sumit, an Independent Advisor and a 2-Year Windows Insider MVP here to help.

    The error code means a device which does not exist was specified.

    It looks like the hard drive is wearing out.

    Download and run HDTune .

    http://www.hdtune.com/

    Select the external hard drive.

    Make screenshots of the following

    the health

    the error scan

    the benchmark

    Post back the screenshots.

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    This is a non-Microsoft website which would provide accurate and safe information. Watch out for ads on the site which are frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). There is no need to buy paid products to fix your computers as they do more harm than good sometimes.

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-12-07T04:34:43+00:00

    I have the same problem with a new laptop (just 1 month) Appears error 0x800701b1, when I try to transfer files to my usb pen drive, in every port. This issue has iniciated from today and I don't know how to solve it. Please help

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-12-18T09:08:25+00:00

    If I got the following results from running those tests should I get a new hard drive?

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