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What is Error 0x800701b1 & How to Fix it
Try deleting the faulty boot entry or run CHKDSK for the USB drive
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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So, there are a bunch of user reports that claim to have come across the error 0x800701B1 in two scenarios.
Some users have reported facing this issue when they perform normal tasks such as copying/pasting, moving files from their PC to HDD, etc., whereas there are some who have reported facing this issue when installing a new Windows update or installing the OS.
What is causing error 0x800701B1 on my Windows PC?
After some research, we have found a bunch of reasons why users are facing the error code 0x800701B1 on their PCs:
How can I fix the error 0x800701B1 on my PC?
Here are a few solutions that we would advise you to apply before jumping onto the advanced ones:
Now let us move on to the advanced troubleshooting methods that would surely help you resolve the error 0x800701B1.
1. Delete the faulty boot entries
2. Convert the disk to GPT
3. Update the driver
You can also visit the manufacturer’s website for the latest drivers. After you have updated the driver, see if this resolves the issue or not.
Alternatively, to ease out the process of manually updating drivers on your PC, you can use third-party software called Outbyte Driver Updater.Outbyte Driver Updateris a great solution to keep all drivers up-to-date with just a few clicks.
It not only helps you update drivers but helps restore missing or corrupt drivers, creates driver backups, and much more.
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4. Perform CHKDSK for the USB drive
Running the CHKDSK utility will help you fix the corrupt or missing system file errors. It is easily accessible via CMD, and you can do it by following the above steps.
5. Tweak your drive’s security settings
That is it from us in this guide. If you are facingWindows update error 0x8007371b, then you can check out our guide that lists some effective solutions to resolve it.
We also have a guide for fixingupdate error 0x80070026 in Windows 11. Let us know in the comments below which one of the above solutions resolved your issue.
Sagar Naresh
Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.
He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.
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