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How to fix error 0x80070570 when installing programs / copying or deleting files / updating Windows (Nothing else worked)

What is Windows error 0x80070570? Why does it appear and how to fix it?

This Windows error appears when you try to install a program on your computer, a Windows update, or when you try to copy and/or delete files from your computer.

You would encounter it in one of the following formats:

Windows cannot install required files. The files may be corrupt or missing. Make sure all files required for installation are available, and restart the installation. Error code: 0x80070570

An unexpected error is keeping you from copying (or deleting) the file. If you continue to receive this error, you can use the error code to search for help with this problem.

Error 0x80070570: The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable.

The most common reasons for this error to appear are:

  • Computer's inability to process certain files or settings required by Windows installation CDs;
  • Registry errors;
  • Damaged disk or USB;
  • The built-in SATA driver are incorrectly recognized during the installation process, e.g. the BIOS is set to RAID Autodetect/AHCI;
  • Virus/Malware.

Feel free to check the solutions below, and follow the instructions to the letter, to fix this error.

Note: If this error appears while you are trying to install Windows, before you read these solutions, I suggest you check this step-by-step guide on how to install any version of Windows: https://www.solutionbay.com/solutions/dont-know-how-to-install-an-operating-system/windows

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Select specifications which apply:

Click on this if this error appears when you try to copy or delete files.

Click on this if this error appears when you try to install a program to your computer.

Click on this if this error appears when you try to install Windows.

Click on this if you have tried all the other solutions but none of them worked.

Click on this if you are trying to install Windows from a CD (Windows XP) or a DVD (all the other Windows versions), or copy, delete files, or install a program from a CD/DVD.

Click on this if you are trying to install Windows from a bootable USB flash drive, or to install a program, or copy, or delete files from/to a USB.

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