What is A disk read error occurred?

Here you will find out:

• what "A disk read error occurred" is

• how to fix this issue

• how DiskInternals Partition Recovery can help you

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"A disk read error occurred" and its causes

You’ll face a lot of problems and errors when using Windows or any other operating system; nevertheless, there’s always a way to fix those errors. This particular Windows error “a disk read error occurred press ctrl+alt+del to restart Windows” does not display alongside an error code, and it leaves you with a full-blank screen. When you see this message, it signifies that your HDD has stopped working fine.

How to fix it

Method 2: Run a memory test

Sometimes, this error message appears due to memory issues (RAM). Although this is a rare case or if you recently installed a new RAM on the computer, running a memory check can be of help in this situation.

If you added a new RAM, simply remove it and restart the computer with its primary RAM. Also, if your PC has multiple slots for RAMs, try switching your RAM module in different slots and restart your PC each time you change the slot.

Method 3: Fix MBR and run Bootrec

Another possible way to fix “windows disk read error” is by using the built-in Window utility for fixing boot records. If the Master Boot Record files are corrupt and the reason why you’re seeing the “disk read error,” then you can fix it with the steps below.

Restart the computer normally after the scan.

How to save your data and recover deleted files

Since you cannot boot the PC and cannot access the files in the hard drive, it is advisable to use a formidable data recovery software to recover and create a disc image for your files to another drive until you fix the problematic computer.

For you to do this, you need to disconnect the hard drive from the problematic computer and connect it to another computer that is working fine.