Windows 7 File Recovery 81: Complete Guide and Tips

According to users, the Windows 7 File Recovery 81 error message can occur when attempting to access files or run programs.

  • The Windows 7 File Recovery Error 81 error might appear while attempting to restore files.
  • In this case, it is important to try again with a tool that can bypass the error.
  • Changing your drive letter was another solution that worked pretty well for many.

Use System Restore

  1. Navigate to Start, type System Restore, and select the first result.
  2. Follow the wizard until it prompts you to restart the computer.
    Follow the wizard until it prompts you to restart the computer.

Run the System File Checker

  1. Press the Windows key + R hotkey
  2. Type sfc/scannow in the Run box
    Type sfc/scannow in the Run box
  3. Press Enter
  4. Wait for the Command prompt to finish its scan
  5. Restart your PC
  6. Use A Bootable Recovery Media
    Use A Bootable Recovery Media

Perform a System Restore

  1. Click Start
  2. Type system restore
    Type system restore
  3. Select System Restore
  4. Choose the Restore my system to an earlier time option.
  5. Use the System Restore utility to restore the PC to an earlier time

Perform a Clean Boot

  1. Type MSCONFIG in the Search bar, and click on the relevant search result.
  2. The System Configuration window will now open. Click on Services tab.
    The System Configuration window will now open. Click on Services tab.
  3. Locate the Hide all Microsoft services, and double click it.
  4. In the Startup type box that appears, select Disabled.
  5. Click on the Apply and OK buttons.
  6. Close the System Configuration window and restart your PC.
  7. Uninstall the Antivirus
    Uninstall the Antivirus
  8. Press the Windows key + X and select Device Manager from the list.
  9. In the Device Manager window, expand the category for your network adapter.
  10. Locate the adapter and select it.
  11. Right-click on it and choose Uninstall device.
    Right-click on it and choose Uninstall device.
  12. Next, right-click again on it and select Update driver.
  13. Choose Search automatically for drivers.
  14. Let the system look for updated drivers.
    Let the system look for updated drivers.

Create a new user account

  1. Open Control Panel
    Open User Accounts and Family Safety
    Select User Accounts
    Select Manage Another Account
    Click Add
  2. Enter admin as the name for the new account
    Enter your current password
    Click Next
  3. Enter a new password
    Click Finish
  4. Log off
    Restart your computer
  5. Log in with the new account
    Log in with the new account

How do I remove Windows 7 File Recovery?

  1. Press Win + R to open Run, type msconfig, and hit Enter.
  2. Navigate to the Services tab, and double click msdatastorage.
  3. Click the Disabled button, and click the Apply and OK button.
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