How to Fix File or Directory Errors Corrupted and Unreadable in Windows 11

3] Using Startup Repair to Repair Corrupted Files or Directories

The Startup Repair Tool is a Windows feature that can help you fix problems with system files, drivers, and other system settings, including corrupted and unreadable files or directories.

To use the Startup Repair Tool, you need to start your computer in recovery mode. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open Windows 11 “Settings”. You can open it with the keyboard keys (WIN + I).
2. Then, navigate to “Systems > Recovery”.
3. On the right panel, “Advanced startup” section, click the “Restart now” button.

After your computer starts in recovery mode, you should see the Startup Repair Tool screen. From here, you can choose to:

1. On the Select, an option screen, click “Troubleshoot”.
2. In the “Troubleshoot” screen, click “Advanced Options”.
3. In the “Advanced Options” screen, click “Startup Repair”.

The Startup Repair tool will start scanning your computer for problems. If it finds a problem, the Startup Repair Tool will try to fix it automatically.

4] Format Drive to Fix Corrupted and Unreadable Files or Directories

If all of the above fails, you may need to reformat the hard drive or other storage device.

This way, you’ll erase all existing data on the drive and create a new, clean, and healthy file system. However, before you do the format, make sure you have made a backup of your important data first because the format will delete all data permanently.

There are several ways to format a drive in Windows 11, including:

A] Using File Explorer

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Right-click on the drive you want to format, and then click Format.
3. In the Format dialog box, select the file format that you want, and then click OK.

B] Using Disk Management

1. Open Disk Management. You can do this by pressing Windows + R, then typing “diskmgmt.msc” and pressing Enter.
2. Right-click on the drive you want to format, and then click Format.
3. In the Format dialog box, select the file format that you want, and then click OK.

Conclusion

Corrupted and unreadable files or directories can cause serious problems on your computer. If you encounter this issue, it is important to follow the proper steps to fix it.

By following the steps above, you can fix corrupted and unreadable files or directories in Windows 11.