Windows 10: Windows error: "A Device which does not exist was specified" only appearing on a specific...

Hey,

I keep getting the Windows error: "A Device which does not exist was specified" only appearing on a specific folder. Every other folder works and opens fine. Just this one specific folder.

I can't open it, nor can I delete it.

please help

:)

 

Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


Follow either of these steps to fix the issue with the Active window hiding behind.

Method 1:
I suggest you to disable window by hovering over it with the mouse and check if it helps. To do so I suggest you to try the below given steps and check if it helps:

1. Press Windows key + X key and click on Control Panel.
2. Select or click Ease of Access.
3. Click or tap onEase of Access Centre.
4. Click on Make the Mouse Easier to Use was uncheck Activate Window by hovering over it with the mouse.
5. Check if issue is resolved.

Method 2:
I would suggest you to completely uninstall the touchpad driver and reinstall it. Kindly follow the below given steps.

1. Press “Windows key + X” and click on “Device Manager”.
2. In the list of devices, you should see the touchpad drivers.
3. Right click on the device and then select "Uninstall".
4. In the uninstall dialog, make sure you select the option to delete the driver package from the system. This causes the driver package installed earlier to be deleted.
5. In the Action menu of Device manager, select “Scan for Hardware changes” option. This will cause the device driver to be reinstalled. Once the driver is installed, close all windows and restart the computer.

 

Error Code x0800701B1 A device which does not exist was specified.

As can be seen by the two windows at the lower right-hand corner of the screen, the "1 Interrupted Action" window states that a device which does not exist was specified; however, as can also be seen, the computer does recognize two external hard drives.
It's like a barking dog with a wagging tale.

When copying and pasting files, jpegs in this instance, I can clearly see the images. When I begin the transfer, the software counts the number of files (over 20,000 images) and estimates the download time at 50 minutes. Then it suddenly displays an error
code window.

Oh, and when I try to eject the device, I get a window that says it's still in use, etc.

Step by step, how does one fix a laptop with a multiple personality? Does my computer need the Geek Squad or psychoactive medication?

 

Error Code x0800701B1 A device which does not exist was specified.

Hi,



We understand your concern as you are facing issue with file transfer on the external drive.
In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

• Does this error specific to only one drive or all USB storage devices?
  
• Do you get this error when the same external drive is connected to any other devices?
  
• What is the make and model of the PC?
  
• What is the Windows 10 version and Build installed? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)

We await your response.



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator