How do I fix a cyclic redundancy check error when I try to copy a file?

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I have a ton of cyclic redundancy errors on my drive not only that but certain files on my drives are not showing up but I know there there but on vista I can't even open the folder without it telling me I have to reformat the disk before I can use it.WTF?

Thank you Leo,
I just followed your steps and after the "CHKDSK / R" I am now able to work with my files again !

i want instal a game name super dragonball z but some problem there i cant able to install it it so some crc error.........so how can i install it?

''how do i fix a crc error when i try to copy or install a file from dvd?''

Leo, thanks a million!

XCOPY /c failed three times. I then used the XCOPY with /cf attributes and that worked!

I was able to copy and read the corrupted excel file!

Thanks Again,

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When I tried "C:\>CHKDSK /R"
The console said:
"The type of the file system is NTFS.
Cannot lock current drive."
What should I do?

hello everyone....i believe i have had this CRC error long time ago...the problem may look little but can be very effective since using variable registry softwares and change of directory doesnt actually solve the problem....the first time i had this problem i tried every possible way to fix the problem...but later on i found the only issue tht has brought to this problem is the RAM itself....sometimes the RAM may work well but not necessarily the RAM is working well for installing softwares or games....i suggest tht a RAM checkup is necessary orelse the only other issue can be coz of the Motherboard...

Hello Leo I have a very basic question. I am trying to follow the instructions; however, I do not know what exactly to type into the first command prompt to tell it where to find the file. What is correct format I know the path C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook but any time I type any variation of this it tells me "whatItype" is not recognized as an internal or external command. I am using Windows XP...

Much thanks !

Hey Leo, I dont understand the command prompt functions. if i get a crc error on drive F, how would i type it in on the command prompt? thanks

This also happened with DvDs while using DvD Shrink on protected discs. This will fix your DvD problems:
Cyclic Redundancy Check Error – Data Error While Burning Dvds

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