The data used for the operation is corrupted or is not in the expected format.
Occurs from reading a settings file or installing an update package.
Check if you edited the settings file or if the download was interrupted.
If it is checked and resolved from above, you do not need to proceed to the next step.
Occurs from reading a settings file or installing an update package.
Difficulty Easy · Estimated time 5 minutes
Check points: Record the error code, when it occurred, and any recent changes.
The data used for the operation is corrupted or is not in the expected format.
Difficulty Moderate · Estimated time 10~30 minutes
Check points: Compare with a new, healthy file, not when using the same file again.
Among boot problems, the “powers on but does not boot” symptom may be related to boot file corruption or storage device issues. Distinguish between the POST stage and the Windows startup stage, then check in that order: external device, boot settings, and recovery environment.
If “computer slows down” repeatedly, it is better to narrow it down to excessive background processes and insufficient storage space rather than changing several settings at once. First look for CPU, memory, and disk bottlenecks in Task Manager and check startup programs, storage space, and temperature.
Content review date: 2026-10-07