当您尝试从连接到计算机的外部硬盘驱动器传输或访问任何数据时,您可能会面临无法访问驱动器的情况。参数不正确错误。当您的外部硬盘驱动器、USB 设备、SD 卡和其他设备受到意外攻击(unexpected attacks on your external hard drive, USB device, SD card, and other devices)时,就会发生这种情况。如果您的外部USB(USB)端口有任何问题或硬盘驱动器有任何物理损坏,您将面临错误。它也会因其他原因而发生,具体取决于您遇到它时的情况。尽管如此,有很多故障排除方法可以帮助您修复“参数不正确”(The Parameter is incorrect) Windows 10 错误。你还在等什么?继续(Continue)阅读文章。
如何修复 Windows 10 上的参数不正确(How to Fix The Parameter Is Incorrect on Windows 10)
以下是导致您的驱动器无法访问(drive inaccessible)的一些可能原因。该错误可能在不同的情况下发生。然而,这里有一些在Windows 10(Windows 10)中引发问题的明确原因。
- 在不弹出的情况下不安全地移除(Unsafe removal)硬盘驱动器。
- USB端口的问题。
- 您的存储空间(storage space)集群可能已损坏或损坏。
- 损坏的系统(Corrupt system)文件和不正确的配置文件。
- PC 感染了恶意软件或病毒。
- 突然停电。
- 过时或不兼容的 USB 驱动程序。
- 磁盘写入错误。
- 过时的 Windows 操作系统。
预防措施(Precautionary Steps)
完成本指南中讨论的所有故障排除方法后,您将不会再次遇到错误。最有可能的是,您将在下面给出的方法 1-3(Methods 1–3)中解决问题。无论如何,这并不能保证您的 PC 不会再次遇到该错误。需要保护您的 PC 免受错误在您的计算机上重复。
确保(Make sure)按照以下说明检测硬盘驱动器问题的任何早期症状,以免丢失磁盘中的任何数据。
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(Back up) 以常规方式备份驱动器中的(in drive)数据。(data)
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(Perform an antivirus scan)定期执行防病毒扫描。
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(Safely eject) 在直接从计算机上拔下外部设备(external devices)之前,请安全弹出它们。
- 确保您在 PC 上使用兼容和更新版本的 USB 驱动程序。(use a compatible and updated version of USB drivers)
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时刻注意(Pay constant attention to the error prompts)Windows 报告的错误提示。
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确保您的外部设备(Ensure your external devices are) 没有物理损坏(not physically damaged)并且没有坏扇区。
当您在最关键的时候无法访问外部磁盘时,这真的很令人沮丧。不要惊慌!你很幸运能读到这篇文章。遵循此处列出的所有这些方法后,您将永远不会再遇到此错误。
方法 1:运行硬件和设备疑难解答(Method 1: Run Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter)
运行硬件和设备疑难解答(Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter)是解决Windows 10中参数不正确问题的最简单方法。这个内置工具将消除您计算机上所有损坏和损坏的文件。以下是运行硬件和设备疑难解答(Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter)的几个简单步骤。
1. 按Windows + R keys启动运行(Run )对话框。
2. 键入msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic并按Enter 键(Enter key)。
3. 现在,在疑难解答窗口中单击下一步。(Next)
4. 按照屏幕上的说明解决问题。
5. 单击关闭(Close)。
方法 2:修复损坏的文件(Method 2: Repair Corrupt Files)
如果您的 PC 或硬盘驱动器上有任何损坏的系统文件,您将在Windows 10中提示参数不正确。无论如何,您的计算机有一个基于命令提示符的工具来修复、替换、删除或解决损坏的系统文件(fix, replace, delete, or resolve the corrupt system files)。
- 在Windows 10 PC 中,建议您先运行DISM(部署映像服务和管理(Deployment Image Servicing and Management))工具,然后再执行SFC(系统文件检查器)命令。
- DISM 命令行将从服务器下载内部文件(download the internal files),然后SFC 命令(SFC command)将用这些新文件替换损坏的文件。(replace the corrupt files)
这种故障排除方法(troubleshooting method)很简单。
1. 按 Windows 键(Windows key),键入 命令提示符(Command Prompt) 并单击 以管理员身份运行(Run as administrator)。
2.在 用户帐户控制(User Account Control) 提示中单击 是。(Yes)
3. 键入 sfc /scannow 并按 Enter 键(Enter key) 运行 系统文件检查器(System File Checker) 扫描。
注意:(Note:) 系统扫描将启动,需要几分钟才能完成。同时,您可以继续执行其他活动,但请注意不要意外关闭窗口。
完成扫描后,它将显示以下任一消息:
- Windows 资源保护未发现任何完整性违规。(Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.)
- Windows 资源保护无法执行请求的操作。(Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation.)
- Windows 资源保护发现损坏的文件并成功修复它们。(Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.)
- Windows 资源保护发现损坏的文件,但无法修复其中一些。(Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them.)
4. 扫描完成后, 重新启动(restart) 您的电脑(your PC)。
5. 再次 以管理员身份启动命令提示符(Command Prompt as administrator) 并依次执行给定的命令:
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup
注意:(Note:) 您必须具有有效的Internet 连接(internet connection)才能正确执行DISM命令。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 如何从Windows 10文件资源管理器中删除(File Explorer)OneDrive
方法 3:扫描驱动器中的错误(Method 3: Scan for Errors in Drive)
按照以下步骤运行检查磁盘(Disk)错误以修复Windows 10问题中的参数不正确。
1. 同时按下 Windows + E keys 启动 文件资源管理器(File Explorer) 并转到 这台电脑(This PC)。
2. 然后,右键单击受影响的驱动器(affected drive)并选择“属性(Properties )”选项。
3. 在弹出窗口(pop-up window)中,切换到“工具(Tools )”选项卡,然后单击突出显示的“检查”按钮。(Check )
4. 现在,在下一个窗口中单击扫描驱动器(Scan drive )或扫描并修复驱动器以继续。(Scan and repair drive )
5. 等待 扫描(Scanning) 过程完成并排除任何错误。
方法四:修改小数符号设置(Method 4: Modify Decimal Symbol Settings)
您可能面临驱动器无法访问。当您在日期和时间格式(date and time formats)中出现任何语法错误时,该参数是不正确的错误。确保您在日期时间设置中有正确的十进制符号。如果十进制值未设置为十进制 (.),(decimal (.), )您将面临所讨论的错误。
1. 点击Windows 键(Windows key )并在搜索栏中输入(search bar)控制面板(Control Panel )。打开效果最好。
2. 将查看方式:(View by: )设置为类别(Category ),然后单击时钟和区域(Clock and Region )下的更改日期、时间或数字格式(Change date, time, or number formats ),如图所示。
3. 在下一个窗口中,单击Additional settings...,如图所示。
4. 导航到十进制符号(Decimal symbol )字段并确保您拥有. 从可用列表中。
5. 单击Apply > OK 以保存更改。
6. 再次单击“确定(OK )”退出窗口。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 如何在Windows 10上(Windows 10)弹出外部硬盘驱动器(Eject External Hard Drive)
方法 5:运行恶意软件扫描(Method 5: Run Malware Scan)
您的设备或外部硬盘驱动器中的小病毒感染(virus infection)可能会导致错误提示(error prompt)。即使使用SFC 和 DISM(SFC and DISM)命令扫描 PC 并不能解决问题,您也可以尝试完整的恶意软件扫描(malware scan)。以下是在Windows 10 PC上运行恶意软件扫描(malware scan)的一些说明。
1. 同时按住Windows + I keys 打开Windows 设置(Windows Settings)。
2. 现在,选择更新和安全(Update & Security),如图所示。
3. 然后,导航到左侧窗格中的Windows 安全性。(Windows Security )
4. 现在,单击保护区域(Protection areas )下的病毒和威胁保护(Virus & threat protection ),如图所示。
5. 然后,单击扫描选项(Scan Options),如图所示。
6. 您可以根据需要选择快速扫描、全盘扫描、自定义扫描(Quick scan, Full scan, Custom scan, )或Microsoft Defender 离线扫描(Microsoft Defender Offline scan),然后单击突出显示的立即扫描。(Scan Now )
7A。如果有任何威胁,请单击当前威胁(Current threats)下的开始操作(Start Actions )。
7B。如果您的计算机没有任何威胁,将弹出无当前威胁提示,如下所示。(No current threats )
方法 6:更新或重新安装 USB 驱动程序(Method 6: Update or Reinstall USB Drivers)
如果您的 PC 上有不兼容或过时的USB驱动程序,您将无法访问外部硬盘或USB驱动器。(USB)在这种情况下,集线器驱动程序(hub driver)会不断断开连接到您计算机的USB 设备(USB device),因此您将面临所讨论的错误。按照说明更新驱动程序并检查您的问题是否已解决。如果没有,您可以尝试重新安装它们。
选项 I:更新 USB 驱动程序(Option I: Update USB Drivers)
安装最新版本的驱动程序有助于您的计算机修复驱动程序冲突,从而提高 PC 的稳定性。按照下面提到的步骤,您可以解决与此错误有关的所有USB驱动程序相关问题。
1. 单击 开始(Start),键入 设备管理器(device manager),然后按 Enter 键(Enter key)。
2. 双击 通用串行总线控制器(Universal Serial Bus controllers)将其展开。
3. 现在,右键单击任何USB 驱动程序(driver) ,然后单击更新驱动程序(Update driver ),如图所示。
4. 现在,点击自动搜索驱动程序(Search automatically for drivers)。
5A。如果驱动程序过时,驱动程序将更新到最新版本。
5B。如果它们已经处于更新阶段,屏幕将显示以下消息,已安装适用于您设备的最佳驱动程序(The best drivers for your device are already installed)。
6. 单击关闭(Close)并重新启动 PC(reboot the PC)。
选项二:重新安装驱动程序(Option II: Reinstall Drivers)
如果您没有通过更新驱动程序获得任何修复,那么您可以尝试按照以下说明重新安装它们以解决Windows 10中参数不正确的问题。
1. 启动设备管理器(Device Manager)并通过双击 展开通用串行总线控制器。(Universal Serial Bus controllers )
2. 现在,右键单击驱动程序(driver)并选择卸载设备(Uninstall device)。
3. 点击卸载(Uninstall)确认提示。
4. 卸载后重启电脑(reboot your PC)。
5. 现在,从制造商的网站(manufacturer’s website)(例如Intel)下载并安装最新的USB 驱动程序(USB driver)
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 修复 Windows 10(Fix Windows 10) 开始菜单搜索(Start Menu Search)不起作用
方法 7:更新 Windows(Method 7: Update Windows)
如果您没有通过上述方法获得任何修复,那么您的系统中可能存在错误的可能性很小。如果您使用过时的Windows 版本(Windows version),系统中的文件将与 PC 文件不兼容,导致Windows 10中的参数不正确错误。请按照以下步骤更新您的Windows 操作系统(Windows OS)。
1. 同时按下Windows + I keys打开系统中的设置(Settings)。
2. 现在,选择更新和安全(Update & Security)。
3. 现在,从右侧面板中选择检查更新。(Check for Updates)
4A。如果有新更新可用,请单击立即安装(Install now)以下载并安装最新版本。
4B。如果您的系统已经是最新的,那么它将显示您是最新的(You’re up to date)消息。
方法 8:执行干净启动(Method 8: Perform Clean Boot)
Windows 10 PC的干净启动会在删除所有第三方加载项的情况下启动您的计算机,但仍启用Windows服务和组件。这可以帮助您解决任何软件不兼容(software incompatibility)问题,从而修复此错误。以下是干净启动Windows 10 PC 的几个步骤,以修复 Windows 10 中的参数不正确(Windows 10)。
注意:(Note:) 确保(Make sure)您以管理员身份登录以干净启动您的 PC。
1. 要启动运行(Run)对话框,请同时按Windows + R keys。
2. 输入msconfig后,点击OK按钮。
3. 现在,切换到系统配置(System Configuration )窗口中的服务(Services)选项卡。
4. 选中Hide all Microsoft services(Hide all Microsoft services)旁边的框,然后单击Disable all按钮,如图突出显示。
5. 现在,切换到启动选项卡(Startup tab)并单击打开任务管理器(Open Task Manager)的链接,如下图所示。
6. 切换到任务管理器(Task Manager)窗口中的启动(Startup)选项卡。
7. 接下来,右键单击不需要的启动应用程序(Startup apps)(例如Microsoft OneDrive ),然后单击(Microsoft OneDrive)禁用(Disable)选项,如图所示。
8. 关闭任务管理器(Task Manager)和系统配置(System Configuration)窗口。
另请阅读:(Also Read: )如何在Windows 10上(Windows 10)弹出外部硬盘驱动器(Eject External Hard Drive)
方法 9:格式化驱动器(Method 9: Format Drive)
您只应将此方法作为最后的选择。驱动器的格式化将删除所有数据和内容。然而,这将创建一个没有错误的新文件集群。按照下面提到的方法使用Windows格式化(Windows formatting)工具格式化驱动器并修复Windows 10中的参数不正确。
1. 同时按住Windows + E keys 打开文件资源管理器(File Explorer)。
2. 现在,右键单击驱动器(drive )并选择格式化(Format )选项,如图所示。
3. 现在,为内部硬盘驱动器选择FAT、FAT32、exFAT、NTFS 或 ReFS 选项(FAT, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, or ReFS options )中的任何一种,为外部硬盘驱动器(小于 32 GB)选择FAT32 。
注意:(Note: )对于Windows 10 PC,我们建议您选择NTFS。
4. 您可以为卷标(Volume label )字段选择任何名称。
5. 然后,如果选中了快速格式化(Quick Format )框,请取消选中它,反之亦然。然后,单击突出显示的开始。(Start)
6. 现在,单击OK按钮确认提示。
7. 完成后,单击确定(OK)。
注意:(Note:)有关格式化硬盘的更多方法,请单击此处。
专业提示:与参数相关的问题是不正确的错误(Pro Tip: Problems Associated with The parameter is Incorrect Error)
当您导航到此 PC(This PC)时,一切似乎都很正常,直到您单击外部硬盘驱动器。当您尝试使用硬盘执行任何功能时,您将面临给定的错误;
Removable Disk:\ is not accessible. The parameter is incorrect
即使磁盘已打开,您也无法执行以下操作:
- 传输文件,
- 复制文件,
- 保存文件,
- 访问文件,
- 移动文件,
- 删除文件,
- 重命名文件,
- 粘贴文件等等。
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我们希望本指南对您有所帮助,您可以修复Windows 10中外置硬盘问题(drive issue)的参数不正确(the parameter is incorrect)。让我们知道哪种方法最适合您。此外,如果您对本文有任何疑问/建议,请随时将它们放在评论部分。
Fix The Parameter Is Incorrect on Windows 10
When you try to transfer or accesѕ any data from the externаl hard drive connected to your computеr, you maу face thе drive is not accessible. The parameter is incorrect error. This happens when there are unexpected attacks on your external hard drive, USB device, SD card, and other devices. If there are any problems in your external USB ports or any physical damage to the hard drive, you will face the error. It also happens for other reasons, depending on the situation when you encounter it. Nevertheless, there are a lot of troubleshooting methods that will help you fix The Parameter is incorrect Windows 10 error. So, what are you waiting for? Continue reading the article.
How to Fix The Parameter Is Incorrect on Windows 10
Here are some possible reasons that make your drive inaccessible. The error may occur in different circumstances. Yet, here are some crispy reasons that trigger the problem in Windows 10.
- Unsafe removal of hard drive without ejecting.
- Problems in USB port.
- A cluster of your storage space might be damaged or corrupt.
- Corrupt system files and incorrect configuration files.
- PC infected with malware or a virus.
- Sudden power failure.
- Outdated or incompatible USB drivers.
- Disk write errors.
- Outdated Windows Operating System.
Precautionary Steps
Once you have completed all the troubleshooting methods discussed in this guide, you will not face the error again. Most possibly, you will attain a fix for the problem within Methods 1–3 itself given below. Anyways, this does not assure that your PC will not face the error again. There is a need to safeguard your PC from the error to repeat on your computer.
Make sure you follow the below instructions to detect any earlier symptoms of hard drive problems so that you might not lose any data in the disks.
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Back up data in drive in a routine manner.
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Perform an antivirus scan periodically.
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Safely eject external devices before unplugging them directly from your computer.
- Make sure you use a compatible and updated version of USB drivers on your PC.
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Pay constant attention to the error prompts reported by Windows.
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Ensure your external devices are not physically damaged and are free of bad sectors.
It is really frustrating when you cannot access your external disks at the most crucial times. Don’t panic! You are lucky enough to read this article. You will never face this error again once you have followed all of these methods listed here.
Method 1: Run Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter
Running the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter is the simplest way to resolve the parameter is incorrect problem in Windows 10. This in-built tool will eliminate all the corrupt and damaged files on your computer. Here are a few simple steps to run the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter.
1. Press Windows + R keys to launch the Run dialog box.
2. Type msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic and press Enter key.
3. Now, click Next in the troubleshooter window.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the issue.
5. Click Close.
Method 2: Repair Corrupt Files
If there are any corrupt system files either on your PC or hard drive, you will be prompted by the parameter is incorrect in Windows 10. Anyways, your computer has a command prompt-based tool to fix, replace, delete, or resolve the corrupt system files.
- In Windows 10 PC, you are advised to first run the DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) tool before executing SFC (System File Checker) commands.
- The DISM command lines will download the internal files from the server, and then the SFC command will replace the corrupt files with these new files.
This troubleshooting method is straightforward.
1. Hit the Windows key, type Command Prompt and click on Run as administrator.
2. Click on Yes in the User Account Control prompt.
3. Type sfc /scannow and press Enter key to run System File Checker scan.
Note: A system scan will be initiated and it will take a couple of minutes to finish. Meanwhile, you can continue performing other activities but be mindful of not accidentally closing the window.
After completing the scan, it will show either of these messages:
- Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.
- Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation.
- Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.
- Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them.
4. Once the scan is finished, restart your PC.
5. Again, launch Command Prompt as administrator and execute the given commands one after the other:
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup
Note: You must have a working internet connection to execute DISM commands properly.
Also Read: How to Remove OneDrive from Windows 10 File Explorer
Method 3: Scan for Errors in Drive
Follow these steps to run check for Disk Errors to fix the parameter is incorrect in Windows 10 issue.
1. Hit the Windows + E keys together to launch File Explorer and go to This PC.
2. Then, right-click on the affected drive and select the Properties option.
3. In the pop-up window, switch to the Tools tab and click on the Check button as highlighted.
4. Now, click on Scan drive or Scan and repair drive in the next window to continue.
5. Wait for the Scanning process to be completed and sort out errors if any.
Method 4: Modify Decimal Symbol Settings
You may face drive is not accessible. The parameter is incorrect error when you have any syntax errors in date and time formats. Ensure you have correct decimal symbols in date-time settings. If the decimal value is not set to decimal (.), you will face the discussed error.
1. Hit the Windows key and type Control Panel in the search bar. Open the best results.
2. Set the View by: to Category and click on Change date, time, or number formats under Clock and Region as shown.
3. In the next window, click on Additional settings… as shown.
4. Navigate to the Decimal symbol field and ensure you have . from the available list.
5. Click on Apply > OK to save the changes.
6. Again, click on OK to exit the window.
Also Read: How to Eject External Hard Drive on Windows 10
Method 5: Run Malware Scan
A small virus infection in your device or external hard drive can cause the error prompt. Even if scanning the PC with SFC and DISM commands does not give you a fix, you can try a complete malware scan. Here are some instructions to run a malware scan on Windows 10 PC.
1. Press and hold the Windows + I keys together to open Windows Settings.
2. Now, select Update & Security, as shown.
3. Then, navigate to Windows Security in the left pane.
4. Now, click on Virus & threat protection under Protection areas as depicted.
5. Then, click on Scan Options, as shown.
6. You can choose Quick scan, Full scan, Custom scan, or Microsoft Defender Offline scan according to your need and click on Scan Now as highlighted.
7A. If there are any threats, click on Start Actions under Current threats.
7B. If your computer does not have any threats, the No current threats prompt will pop up as highlighted below.
Method 6: Update or Reinstall USB Drivers
You cannot access your external hard disks or USB drives if you have incompatible or outdated USB drivers on your PC. In this case, the hub driver continuously disconnects the USB device connected to your computer, and thus you will face the discussed error. Follow the instructions to update your drivers and check if your problem is resolved. If not, you can try reinstalling them.
Option I: Update USB Drivers
Installing the latest version of drivers helps your computer to fix the driver conflicts, thereby improving the stability of the PC. By following the below-mentioned steps, you can solve all USB driver-related issues concerning this error.
1. Click on Start, type device manager, and hit the Enter key.
2. Double-click Universal Serial Bus controllers to expand it.
3. Now, right-click on any USB driver and click on Update driver as shown.
4. Now, click on Search automatically for drivers.
5A. If the driver is outdated, the drivers will be updated to the latest version.
5B. If they are already in an updated stage, the screen displays the following message, The best drivers for your device are already installed.
6. Click on Close and reboot the PC.
Option II: Reinstall Drivers
If you did not attain any fix by updating the drivers, then you can try reinstalling them as instructed below to solve the parameter is incorrect in Windows 10 problem.
1. Launch the Device Manager and expand Universal Serial Bus controllers by double-clicking on them.
2. Now, right-click on the driver and select Uninstall device.
3. Confirm the prompt by clicking Uninstall.
4. After uninstalling, reboot your PC.
5. Now, download and install the latest USB driver from the manufacturer’s website (e.g. Intel)
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Method 7: Update Windows
If you did not obtain any fix by the above methods, then there are few chances that you might have bugs in your system. If you use an outdated Windows version, the files in the system will not be compatible with the PC files leading to the parameter is incorrect error in Windows 10. Follow the below-mentioned steps to update your Windows OS.
1. Press the Windows + I keys together to open Settings in your system.
2. Now, select Update & Security.
3. Now, select Check for Updates from the right panel.
4A. If a new update is available, click Install now to download and install the latest version.
4B. If your system is already up-to-date, then it will show You’re up to date message.
Method 8: Perform Clean Boot
The clean boot of Windows 10 PC starts your computer with all the third-party add-ons being removed, but Windows services and components are still enabled. This helps you resolve any software incompatibility issues, thereby fixing this error. Here are a few steps to clean boot your Windows 10 PC to fix the parameter is incorrect in Windows 10.
Note: Make sure you log in as an administrator to clean boot your PC.
1. To launch the Run dialog box, press Windows + R keys together.
2. After typing msconfig, click the OK button.
3. Now, switch to the Services tab in the System Configuration window.
4. Check the box next to Hide all Microsoft services, and click on Disable all button as shown highlighted.
5. Now, switch to the Startup tab and click the link to Open Task Manager as depicted below.
6. Switch to the Startup tab in the Task Manager window.
7. Next, right-click on the Startup apps (e.g. Microsoft OneDrive) which are not required, and click on Disable option as shown.
8. Close the Task Manager and System Configuration windows.
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Method 9: Format Drive
You should only try this method as a last option. The formatting of the drive will delete all the data and contents. Yet, this will create a cluster of new files with no errors. Follow the below-mentioned methods to format the drive using the Windows formatting tool and fix the parameter is incorrect in Windows 10.
1. Press and hold Windows + E keys together to open File Explorer.
2. Now, right-click on the drive and select the Format option as shown.
3. Now, choose any one of FAT, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, or ReFS options for the internal hard drive and FAT32 for the external hard drive (less than 32 GB).
Note: For Windows 10 PC, we recommend you to choose NTFS.
4. You can choose any name for the Volume label field.
5. Then, if the Quick Format box is checked, uncheck it or vice-versa. Then, click on Start as highlighted.
6. Now, confirm the prompt by clicking on the OK button.
7. Once completed, click OK.
Note: For more methods to format your hard drive, click here.
Pro Tip: Problems Associated with The parameter is Incorrect Error
Everything seems normal when you navigate to This PC until you click on the external hard drive. When you try to perform any functions with the hard drive, you will face the given error;
Removable Disk:\ is not accessible. The parameter is incorrect
Even though the disk is open, you cannot perform the following operations:
- Transfer files,
- Copy files,
- Save files,
- Access files,
- Move files,
- Delete files,
- Rename files,
- Paste files and a lot more.
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We hope that this guide was helpful and you could fix the parameter is incorrect on the external hard drive issue in Windows 10. Let us know which method worked for you the best. Also, if you have any queries/suggestions regarding this article, then feel free to drop them in the comments section.