A bad system config error on a Windows machine can stop you dead in your tracks. Here are some things to try to troubleshoot and fix the pesky issue.

Run CHKDSK to Repair File System Errors CHKDSK is a built-in Windows tool that scans and repairs file system errors and bad sectors on the hard drive. Step 1: Connect the external hard drive to ...

If System Restore has failed to extract a file and you see an unexpected error 0x80070301 in Windows 11/10, follow these suggestions to fix the problem.

These aren't like your chipset or graphics drivers where you can (and should) update them yourself, but fortunately, Windows has a built-in scan tool to help fix file system and Windows driver errors.

Some common reasons include: System Files Corruption: Essential system files are missing or damaged. This may happen due to software conflicts, malware, or unexpected shutdowns.