You connect to your Windows 10 computer an external hard drive containing some important files. But instead of accessing them, you get the “file or directory is corrupted and unreadable” error.
Now, the only way to get your files is to solve this error. While this might sound a bit intimidating, especially if it’s the first time you encounter this error, there’s no need to worry. We’ll take a look at what causes this error and how to fix it.
There are multiple reasons for this error but if you can identify the cause, the troubleshooting process should be shorter. Here are a few possible reasons for the “file or directory is corrupted and unreadable” error:
Active Directory (AD) is a directory service that connects users with the network resources they need to accomplish their tasks. It is Microsoft’s proprietary entity that runs on Windows Server and allows administrators to manage access permissions across networks. AD first emerged in the Windows 2000 system, intending to provide directory services to complex IT environments.
The directory stores information about objects, wherein an object may refer to network elements such as a user, group, device, or application. AD is responsible for categorizing these objects based on name
