4 Ways to Fix File System Errors on Windows 11

Quick Fixes

• Repair corrupt system files with SFC and DISM scans.
• Run the Check Disk Utility (CHKDSK) on Windows 11.
• Launch the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.

Identify Common File System Error Codes

Identify these common error codes before troubleshooting the file system errors to understand what they mean.

• 1073741819 – System file corruption or misconfigured User Account Control registry value.
• 2147163893 – Disk corruption on Windows 11.
• 1073741521 – Corrupt hard drive.
• 2018375670 – Bad sector in the connected hard drive.
• 2147219200 – Corruption in a system file responsible for a program’s execution.
• 2144927439 – You haven’t assigned an app for the file you are trying to open.
• 2147219196 – There’s corruption in the installation file of the UWP (Universal Windows Platform) app.
• 805305975 – You’ve attempted to open an image incorrectly (e.g. wrong format).
• 2147219195 – Error in viewing an image on the Microsoft Photos app.
• 2143322101 – Error in launching a UWP (Universal Windows Platform) app.
• 89839862 – An NTFS file system error resulting from corruption in important system files.

Basic Fixes

• Perform a clean boot – Conflicts between startup applications and installed third-party software often lead to file system errors. Clean boot your system, identify the culprit app, and uninstall it.
• Reinstall the affected app – Press the Windows key, search Installed apps, and locate the affected app to uninstall it. Reinstall it from the Microsoft Store (if available) or its official source.

Fix 1: Run SFC and DISM Scans

Corrupt system files often produce file system errors on Windows 11. Run the SFC (System File Checker) and DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) scans to repair them.

Step 1: Press the Windows key, search Command Prompt, and click Run as administrator.

Step 2: Type sfc /scannow in the terminal and press Enter.

Step 3: Next, execute the following DISM commands sequentially to repair the system image.

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Fix 2: Scan Hard Drive With the CHKDSK Utility

Another nifty way to fix file system errors on Windows 11 is to run the Check Disk Utility. It checks your hard drive and repairs all detected bad sectors.

Step 1: Open Command Prompt as an administrator from the Windows Search menu.

Step 2: Copy-paste the below command, press Enter, and restart your PC once the scan completes.

chkdsk c: /r /scan /perf

Fix 3: Start the Windows License Manager Service

If a Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app fails to launch on Windows 11, check the Windows License Manager Service status and start it manually.

Step 1: Press the Windows key, search Services, and click Run as administrator.

Step 2: Locate the Windows License Manager Service, right-click it, and select Start.

Fix 4: Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter

Lastly, you can launch the built-in Windows Store Apps troubleshooter to fix all existing file system errors on the installed Microsoft apps.

Step 1: Press the Windows + I shortcut to open the Settings app, select System from the left sidebar, and click Troubleshoot.

Step 2: Select Other troubleshooters.

Step 3: Click Run next to Windows Store Apps to troubleshoot the issue.