This article addresses the following error messages, among others:
• "The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable."
• "The file or directory is corrupted."
• "The file or directory is corrupted and inaccessible."
• "File or directory is corrupted, unreadable, and access denied."
The following guide may also be helpful for similar issues such as error code 0x80070057.
How to fix error code 0x80070570:
Step 1:
Open the Start menu and type Command Prompt in the search. Then right-click on Command Prompt and select “Run as administrator”.
Step 2:
Enter the following command:
sfc /scannow
Step 3:
Confirm the command by pressing Enter.
Step 4:
Windows will now automatically check for corrupted or missing system files and attempt to repair them. This process may take a few minutes.
Step 5:
Restart your computer after the scan is complete.
Note:
If the error persists, additionally check your hard drive for errors or inspect connected drives and storage media.