The file system error -805305975 typically occurs when one tries to open/access a file or folder inside Windows 11 or 10 PC. That file could be of any format even the one that third-party applications use. When this happens, you won’t be able to start that file or folder.
Though this issue mostly occurred while viewing images through the Photos app, this may also appear when you are listening to music or watching movies. Seeing the nature of this issue, one thing is sure and that is this is happening because of some incompatibilities between the software and the operating system. In short, this is a software issue and you can resolve it by applying the below fixes.
What causes Error -805305975 in Windows 11/10?
There could be a variety of reasons that may result in similar file system errors on your computer. A few of them are enlisted below –
- Presence of incompatible or obsolete system files: Third-party apps interactions with the core system files make them incompatible and thus the error 805305975. Run the SFC tool and check if this resolves the issue that you are currently facing. In case the issue persists, boot into the Clean State and see how things go now.
- Running an outdated version of the Windows Photos app: A handful of users complained of getting this error code only when they tried accessing certain files using the Photos app by Windows.
- Corrupted hard drive: Hard drives when old become corrupted and contain a large segment of bad sectors on them. These are the bad sectors on a hard disk that might trigger errors like 805305975.
- Pending Windows updates
- Presence of faulty/problematic third-party apps
The file system error -805305975 may also occur because of other reasons (not included here), but we believe running the 7 solutions will work for you.
What to do when you face a file system error?
Windows 11/10 gets into trouble only when some of its components have become corrupted or have gone missing. Find and address the underlying causes and you will overcome any issue.
File System Error -805305975 Solutions
If you are struggling with an error code -805305975 while trying to start any system files, here’s a list of solutions that you should proceed with –
1] Run System File Checker
In case of encountering any issues related to system files and folders, SFC is the first tool that you must try. This is an in-built tool by Microsoft developed to find and repair any corruption with the core files. In fact, this is so powerful that it can bring on even those files that are gone missing from your device. Here’s how can you initiate an SFC scan on your PC –
- Launch the Command prompt as an administrator.
- On the elevated console, type the following, and press Enter.
sfc /scannow
- Let this scanning/repairing process complete 100%.
- Once over, you may restart your PC and check if the issue resolves from the next login.
2] Use File Explorer For Error Checking
As its name suggests, this error must have occurred because of a failing hard drive. You may ensure this by performing an error checking on File Explorer. Here’s how can you check for system file errors in Windows –
- Press Win + E to launch Windows Explorer.
- When it does open, click This PC on the left pane and right-click on the root drive (mostly it is C:\).
- Click Properties on the appeared context menu.
- Go to the Tools tab now, and hit the Check button under “
Error checking“.
- Now, follow the on-screen instructions to complete this scanning.
- While the system is running this scan on the hard drive, you may see a list of errors that exist on your computer.
- In case it does find any issues related to System Files, you will be offered a few ways that might fix this problem.
- Go and apply the solutions.
After you have successfully repaired the persisting error, you may restart your PC now. When Windows 11/10 reloads, you might be able to access those system files that were earlier inaccessible.
3] Run CHKDSK
CHKDSK is another useful tool that you can deploy to find if there are any bad sectors on the root drive. However, for this to happen, you need to launch CMD having administrative privileges.
- Press Win + R, type “CMD” without quotes, and hit Ctrl + Shift + Enter.
- When the Windows console opens up, type the following, and hit Enter again.
chkdsk /f /r
- As the C:\ drive is already in use, this process will not start. Instead, you will receive a prompt asking whether you would like to initiate the hard disk checkup when the PC restarts.
- Type “Y”, and hit Enter. Restart your PC now so that CHKDSK resumes the scanning/repairing part.
- Once this is over, you will receive a report stating whether your hard disk is all good to continue with or not.
In case this report mentions that the hard drive requires a replacement, do the same. Else, try the next set of solutions outlined below –
4] Reset the Photos App
A handful of users suggested that they were able to resolve this issue by merely resetting their Photos app. Well, you may try doing so as well, however, only if you are getting any issues opening the Photos app. To reset this program, you need to do the following –
- Press Win + X, and select the option – Apps & Features.
- The system will redirect you to the Apps section inside Windows Settings.
- On the right panel, scroll down to Photos and right-click on it (Win 10). If you are on Windows 11, click the three dots at the extreme end and hit Advanced options.
- Scroll down to the Reset section on the next page, and hit the button – Reset.
- A warning message may appear next, hit Reset again. Doing so will reset the Photos app and permanently delete any data associated with this program including certain preferences and Sign-in details.
Restart your PC now and when it reloads, check if this fixes the File system error -805305975.
Note: In case of getting this error code while listening to music or watching movies, reset the respective program on Windows i.e. Groove Music, Movies & TV.
5] Boot into the Clean State on your PC
Third-party apps or services interferences with the system apps may also corrupt the system files and folders. You can’t confirm this by logging into the normal mode in Windows. So, disable all external apps and services by booting into the Clean boot state first. Once you are inside Safe Mode, check if you still get into errors while operating the system files.
6] Download and install the latest updates for your PC
If you don’t run the monthly patches on your Windows PC, such errors may also appear. As a workaround then, you should navigate to Windows update and check if there are any updates available for your PC. In case it does reveal any pending updates for your computer, download and install them on your computer. If you are on a metered connection, manually downloading/installing security updates would be the best for you.
7] Clean Install Windows
In case none of the above solutions work, a factory reset of Windows OS will be the best bet for you. Again, if files and folders are worth saving in this scenario, try a premium Windows repair tool.
Can you recover Files/Folders after a fresh installation of Windows?
Technically speaking, it’s quite possible to recover those files that have been accidentally or intentionally deleted. However, this requires a manual checkup of files that might have gone missing. So, the whole process will be quite complex.
