Can't Copy Files to External Drive? Fix! 0x8007045D
Learn how to fix error 0x8007045D when you can't copy files to your external drive on Windows.
Copies freeze mid-transfer, files won't budge, or the drive slowed to a crawl? This is the can't copy files to external drive error. Three steps to diagnose and fix it.
Error 0x8007045D is a Windows I/O device error that fires when the drive hits a bad sector mid-transfer. It affects Windows 10 and 11 with both external HDDs and SSDs. You might also search this as the copy bar getting stuck at 99%, the progress bar freezing, or File Explorer hanging when you open the drive.
0:00 Can't copy files to external drive (0x8007045D)
0:20 Fix 1: Try a different USB port and cable
0:35 Fix 2: Check drive health with CrystalDiskInfo
1:10 Fix 3: Run chkdsk /f /r
1:35 Verify the fix
QUICK REFERENCE
chkdsk X: /f /r
Open Command Prompt as Administrator. Replace X with your drive letter.
TOOLS & AFFILIATE LINKS
► Replacement External Drive (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=portable+e...
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