If the request could not be performed because of an input or output device error

Here you will find out:

• what is the 0x8007045d error

• how to solve it

• how DiskInternals can help you

Are you ready? Let's read!

Reasons for the 0x8007045d error

Unfortunately, there can be a huge number of reasons for error 0x8007045d in Windows 10, but we will try to explain the main ones.

Now, let's move to the problem solution.

Method 1. Make sure that the connection is good

As mentioned above, an incorrect connection can cause the error message "The request could not be performed because of an I/O device error".

So start with that: first, see if the cable is firmly connected on both sides. Then, if everything is well connected, try a new USB port (you can even use another computer). You can also borrow another USB cable from your friends and check the function of the disk.

Also, try just restarting the computer; sometimes a single system failure can cause the problem being investigated.

If all of this doesn’t help, scroll down and read below.

Method 3. Update drivers for the device

Are you sure that the drivers of the external storage device have recently been updated? If not, check it out.

While your external storage is connected to the computer, right-click on Start. Left-click on Device Manager. In a new window, from the list of mapped drives, select yours and right-click Update driver, and then click on "Automatically search for updates". If there are updates available, their download and installation will happen automatically.

After restarting your computer, try accessing the problematic drive. Is the error 0x8007045d still present? Then move on.

Method 4. IDE Channel Properties

This method may be useful to you. Follow the instructions, and then restart the computer.

Right-click Start and select Device Manager. then click on the DE ATAPI/ATA controllers.

Right-click the channel that corresponds to the external storage. From the list, select Properties. In the new window, click Advanced Settings and select the PIO Only option for device 0 (this should be your drive). Click OK.

If this method was also ineffective, you will have to use a specialized application (see below).

Method 5. Save data from the device

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Therefore, go for it; everything is in your hands! With Partition Recovery, you will not be afraid of any sudden and unpredictable situations.