But whats causing this issue, and how can you tackle it?

So, lets take a look at how you might tackle this problem.

Restart File Explorer

Youre likely to bump into this glitch notice if yourerunning multiple File Explorer windowssimultaneously.

Copying files

In this case, closing a few active windows and restarting File Explorer could help fix this mess.

Heres how you might do this:

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In this case, taking ownership of the file in question could help tackle the issue youre currently facing.

Restarting the Windows File Explorer

In the next window, navigate to thePermissionsfield and then check theAllowbox next to theFull controloption.

ClickApplyand then clickOKwhen you finish.

Again, clickApplyand then clickOKin thePropertieswindow to apply these changes.

Checking if a user has full control of the file under the Permissions field

Alternatively, you might easilytake ownership of Windows files using third-party apps.

This can come in handy whenever you come across any file ownership issues.

This tool can also come in handy for troubleshooting the 0x800704C8 error code.

Checking the Allow box next to the Full control option

So, you might need to find any suspicious app on your gadget and do something about it.

First, tryperforming a clean bootand see if it resolves your issue.

Otherwise, you might consider removing or updating any suspicious program youve recently installed on your PC.

Checking the Apply repairs automatically box on the File and Folder troubleshooter

If you want to delete a suspicious program, delete itusing a reliable third-party uninstaller.

Doing this will help remove any residual files and junk data that might remain and cause further system issues.

After rebooting your machine, open theCommand Promptas per the previous steps.

Checking the Renaming or moving files and folders box

But just check that that youback up your Windows devicefirst just in case something goes wrong.

PC Settings illustration

Configuring the Folder Optimization Settings

Resetting a Windows Device