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UDMA CRC Error Count: Meaning & How to Fix It
Modify the settings in the Registry Editor when you get this issue
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Many Windows users have reported that they encounter a warning message saying Ultra DMA CRC Error Count on their PCs. The warning occurs when analyzing a new or an existing HDD. However, this article will discuss what the warning means and how to fix it.
Likewise, we have an article about how to fixexternal drives not showing upon Windows PCs.
What is UDMA CRC Error Count?
UDMA is an acronym that stands for Ultra Direct Memory Access. It is a hard drive technology that aids direct communication between the hard drives and memory without relying on the CPU.
Further, CRC is an acronym that stands for Cyclic Memory Check. It is a checksum (sequence of numbers and letters used to check data for errors) that can detect high-level data corruption.
UDMA CRC error count indicates issues that occurred during data transfer between the host and the disk. That is, it reads the cumulative quantity of CRC errors during UltraDMA mode.
What causes UDMA CRC Error Count?
Various underlying factors may be responsible for the error. Some are:
Nevertheless, you can fix the error by following the fixes we will discuss as we go further into this guide.
How can I fix the UDMA CRC Error Count?
Try the following before proceeding with any advanced troubleshooting steps:
If you can get around the problem, go ahead with the solutions below:
1. Disabling NCQ (Native Command Queue) in your SATA driver
Tweaking the Registry Editor allows you to disable NCQ. Hence, preventing incompatibility issues from creating the UDMA CRC Error Count error. Check how to fix acorrupt registryif you encounter issues with it.
In addition, you can check our article on fixingthe request failed due to a fatal device hardwareerror message on Windows 11.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
Windows Software Expert
Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
He also enjoys gaming, writing, walking his dog, and reading and learning about new cultures. He also enjoys spending private time connecting with nature.
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
