When such an error occurs, a message pops up that says, File system error (code).
File system errors have variable error codes like -2147219195, -2147219196, -2147163893, and -1073741521.
The causes of such errors vary, but the result is much the same.
Users cant launch the files or apps for which file system errors arise.
These general resolutions can fix a wide variety of file system errors in Windows 10 and 11.
Running those utilities in the Command Prompt could feasibly resolve numerous file system errors.
Our guide onhow to trigger the System File Checker tooltells you how to initiate an SFC scan.
To do so, youll need to execute the following command:
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The Check Disk utility (otherwise CHKDSK) scans for and repairs bad drive sectors detected.
That troubleshooter is there to resolve issues that stop UWP apps from working as they should.
These are the steps for opening the Windows Store App troubleshooter:
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Reinstalling the app for which the error arises might resolve it in such a scenario.
When youve uninstalled the app, reinstall it from the MS Store.
Bring up the Microsoft Store, and input the apps title in its search box.
Then pick the app to reinstall in the search results, and click theGetbutton for it.
Set Up a New Local User Account on Windows
File system errors can arise because of user account issues.
Such errors might not arise if you set up and utilize a new local user account in Windows 11.
Our guide onhow to fix Windows issues by creating new accountsincludes full instructions for how to apply this solution.
It fixes many things by restoring Windows to an earlier date (system snapshot).
To apply this potential solution, read through our guide toutilizing System Restore and creating restore points.
The oldest restore point available is the most likely one to do that.
However, restoring Windows to a previous time removes software not installed on the restoration points date.
So, its likely youll have to reinstall some apps after rolling back Windows.
ClickingScan for affected programsin System Restore provides an overview of software that will be removed for a restore point.
Windows 11 and 10 have a Reset this PC tool that makes it easy to factory reset the platform.
That tool also includes an option that enables you to keep user files in the process.
Our guide onhow to factory reset Windowsincludes instructions for applying this potential resolution with this tool.
you’re free to’t ignore them when they stop you from opening important user files or apps.
