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Error 0x800701E3 en Windows 7, 8.1, 10

Multiple users encounter 0x800701E3 while performing a hard drive operation / SD card that involves copying or moving files on a Windows computer. In most cases, the problem is reported to occur when user tries to move files from one hard drive to another. Other users report that the problem occurs when they try to clean the Windows installation 10 or a different version of Windows. Looking at the status code, aparece el error 0x800701E3 DEVICE_HARDWARE_ERROR, »The request failed due to a fatal device hardware error«.

0x800701E3 -DEVICE_HARDWARE_ERROR, “The request failed due to a fatal device hardware error”.

What is causing the error code 0x800701e3?

Unfortunately, this particular problem is associated with a serious hardware problem that cannot normally be fixed. Most of the time, the problem is an unmistakable sign that the drive is failing. Seeing this message, your first stop should be to retrieve as much data as possible before it's not too late.

You can use this article (here) for two recovery solutions that will allow you to recover data from a faulty disk.

Upgrade: It turns out that the error message can also be caused by a faulty peripheral like a SATA cable or SD card adapter.. It is also possible that a false positive appears if you get this error when trying to clean the installation of a version of Windows from an installation media created through unofficial channels..

But even if the 0x800701e3 error is an obvious sign that the drive is failing, we managed to find some solutions that will allow you to bypass the error message and complete the data transfer.

Since not all methods will apply to your scenario, We recommend that you follow the possible solutions in the order they are presented and skip the ones that are not applicable to your scenario..

Method 1: deal with bad sectors

If you see the error 0x800701E3 When you try to clean up a version of Windows installation, it's probably because your hard drive contains too many bad sectors. There are a couple of built-in utilities that are capable of repairing bad sectors to some extent.

Some affected users have reported that they were able to complete the installation without the error 0x800701E3 after performing the CHKDSK and SFC scans on the affected drive. Here's how to do it:

Start your computer and press any key to boot from the installation media while the message is displayed. Press any key to boot from the installation media
At the initial Windows installation screen, click Repair your computer. Choose Repair your computer from the Windows settings menu
Inside the Advanced Options menu, go to Troubleshooting and then click Command Prompt. Open command symbol
At the command prompt, type the following command and hit Enter to run a CHKDSK scan on the affected drive:
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 chkdsk /f X: Note: X is simply a placeholder. Replace it with the letter of the affected drive.
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This scan will scan and repair lost or damaged system files.

Once the CHKDSK scan is finished, type the following command and hit Enter to run a SFC scan (System file checker):

 sfc /scannow Nota: This command will scan all protected system files and replace corrupted files with a cached copy.

After the second scan is done, try cleaning the installation of the Windows version again and see if the process manages to complete without the 0x800701E3 error.

If this method was not applicable or did not solve the problem, go to next method below.

Method 2: disable secure boot

Some affected users have reported that the 0x800701E3 error no longer occurred during a clean install of Windows after they disabled UEFI Secure Boot / BOOT.

Secure Boot is an industry standard that was developed by the top manufacturers in the computer industry to ensure that PCs use software exclusively from original equipment manufacturers. (OEM). However, This security feature has been known to create problems with installation media created outside of official channels (using Rufus and other similar programs).

Here is a quick guide to disable Secure Boot:

Press the Settings key repeatedly after turning on your machine (during initial boot sequence). Press the BIOS key during the boot procedure

Note: Most of the time, the configuration key is visible on the screen during the initial screen. But you can also search online for your particular configuration key or, as usual, press the keys that are used for this purpose: Esc key, F keys (F1, F2, F3, F8, F12) or the Supr.
Once you enter the BIOS menu, look for a setting called Secure Boot and set it to Disabled. The exact name and location will differ by manufacturer, but generally you will find them in the Security tab; you can also find them in the Boot or Authentication tab. Disable Secure Boot
Save changes and exit BIOS setup. Then try cleaning your Windows installation again and see if you keep getting error 0x800701E3.

If you keep seeing the same error message or if this method doesn't apply to your current scenario, go to next method.

Method 3: changing the connection cable / card adapter

This error is usually indicative of an electronic problem within the hardware cabinet. / SD card. However, there are some cases where the problem was caused by a peripheral such as a SATA cable or SD card adapter.

If possible, change SD card adapter / connectivity cable and see if the problem persists.

In case this method is not applicable to your current scenario, proceed to the next method below.

Method 4: retry the operation over and over again

If the data you are trying to copy or move is very important, you may be able to get the bits and parts back by retrying the process over and over again.

And instead of copying / move all files at once, try moving the data separately and see if it succeeds.

Several affected users have reported that they were able to gradually copy data that previously failed with error 0x800701e3 by copying the data individually and retrying multiple times until the transfer was successful..

But keep in mind that this method is only effective with failed SD cards. And even then, it will only work as long as entire sections of the chip within it do not fail.

If this method is not applicable, proceed to the next method below.

Method 5: use third-party software to recover data

There are some specialized computer programs that will help you recover data in cases where traditional transfer attempts fail.. Most of this software is designed to test different coping strategies, retry and skip blocks that are not transferable.

We test different free recovery programs and can recommend any of the following:

But to keep things simple, we will present a recovery guide with Unstoppable Copier, as it is widely regarded as the most reliable recovery function of the bunch. Here's how to use it:

Visit this link (here), select your Windows version and hit the Download button to start the installer download. Downloading the Unstoppable Copier Installer $ 0027s
Open the installation executable and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation of Unstoppable Copier. Installing an unstoppable copier
Once the installation is complete, start Unstoppable Copier and accept the End User License Agreement. Acceptance of the user agreement
Dentro from Unstoppable Copy, go to Copy tab and set failed drive as Source. Later, set a healthy unit as a goal. Later, just press the Copy button to start the transfer. Data transfer with Unstoppable Copier

Once the process starts, the program will automatically try different transfer strategies and ignore bad sectors that cannot be recovered. When the process ends, navigate to the destination location and see if you managed to get your data back.