The error code 0x800701e3 is, unfortunately, a problem that many people face. The complete error code's details can vary, but it's often amid a warning message that will help recognize the fault. An event warning is triggered when a failed read/writes execution with the message "error code 0x800701e3: the request failed because of a fatal device error." The difficulty commonly appears when copying files onto a faulty disk or moving files around a flawed computer file system. Additionally, the error is usually seen when users try to install an OS, be that Windows or Linux. Before the OS installation, the OS runs a consistency check on the target hard disc, and if there are some issues with the disk, the installation will fail with the error code 0x800701e3. So, this blog will assist you in eliminating the 0x800701E3 error in Windows 10.



Steps to Solve Error Code 0x800701E3 in Windows 10

Below are some of the troubleshooting techniques you can approach to solve the 0x800701E3 error code in Windows 10.

 

  1. Check Hard Drive Connection
  2. Check if the cable connections are loose. If so, push them firmly back into the ports.
  3. Try unplugging, then reconnecting the external hard drive or switching to another USB port.
  4. Substitute the USB cable with a new one.
  5. If possible, connect the drive to another computer to see if the problem is with the PC rather than the drive.

If these don't solve the problem, you can try the options outlined below.

 

  1. Verify SMART Status

SMART is Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Checking a drive’s SMART attributes can help you determine whether a drive is damaged and assess the extent of the problem.

 

  1. Check and Repair Bad Sectors

Bad sectors are not as terrible as you might think unless scattered out across the hard disk. We often use the Windows Disk Part utility to check and repair file system corruption and hard disk bad sectors. It’s a good tool and well worth trying for the majority of hard drive inaccessibility issues.

 

Remember, whenever you have this issue with your storage devices, stop using the drive, and you must solve the error first by following the above techniques.