Cannot migrate Thunderbird profile directory due to "Can't read from the source file or disk." error on Windows 10, no bad sectors according to chkdsk
All files in my profile directory can be moved to a flash drive except for a single file INBOX, 5.16GB.
I've been able to migrate profiles before with no issues. Most things online attribute this to a bad sector on the hard drive. Chkdsk on windows 10 reported no bad sectors. I don't have any issues browsing the inbox associated with the file in Thunderbird.
Thanks for taking your time to help me out. Rob
Chosen solution
I used a program called Roadkil's Unstoppable Copier which goes at the pace of a couple bytes per second (!) and tells me the file is corrupted.
Thank you all for the help.
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Try to start Windows in safe mode with networking enabled. - Win10 http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/change-startup-settings-in-windows-10#v1h=tab01
Then try again to move Inbox. Does the problem go away?
christ1 said
Try to start Windows in safe mode with networking enabled. - Win10 http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/change-startup-settings-in-windows-10#v1h=tab01 Then try again to move Inbox. Does the problem go away?
Thanks for such a fast response!
The problem remains when I try to move it in safe mode.
Modified by misterburt
Is windows defender turned off?
Matt said
Is windows defender turned off?
I have Avira. I'll try it with Avira turned off in safe mode and see if that makes any difference.
Chosen Solution
I used a program called Roadkil's Unstoppable Copier which goes at the pace of a couple bytes per second (!) and tells me the file is corrupted.
Thank you all for the help.