In this video, you will learn how to fix the error message "Can't read from the source file or disk" that appears while copying, transferring, or moving files between USB flash drives, external hard drives, and your PC. This issue commonly occurs in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7 and can be caused by file system errors, bad sectors, or corrupted files.
👉 Whether you're transferring files from Pendrive to PC, external hard disk to laptop, or the other way around, this step-by-step solution will help you fix the problem without data loss.
✅ Topics covered:
What causes the "Can't read from the source file or disk" error
How to fix it using CHKDSK
File system compatibility issues (NTFS vs FAT32)
Copying large files troubleshooting
USB transfer errors and quick fixes
Best practices for moving files between devices
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📌 Works for:
Windows 11 / Windows 10 / Windows 8 / Windows 7
All PC and laptop brands – Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, MSI, Samsung, etc.
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