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How to Fix Error 0x800700E1 on Windows 11/10
Are you unable to copy a file from your external storage device to your PC and keep getting a 0x800700E1 error? This error is accompanied by a message that says “The operation could not be completed because the file contains a virus or potentially unwanted software,” which suggests that the file you are trying to copy may be malicious. If you trust the file, there are ways to successfully transfer the file from your USB or other storage device to your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC. We will show you how.
Factors that can prevent files from being copied include your antivirus program, a malicious app installed on your PC, corrupted Windows system files, incorrect changes to your system, and more.
As you can see, the error message suggests that your file may contain a virus. If you trust the source of your file and know that the file is safe to use, you can temporarily disable your antivirus protection to copy your file.
