{"id":59246,"date":"2020-06-22T10:55:57","date_gmt":"2020-06-22T10:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=59246"},"modified":"2026-01-06T08:33:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T08:33:05","slug":"fix-unknown-hard-error-on-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-unknown-hard-error-on-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix Unknown Hard Error On Windows 11\/10 &amp; Recover Data"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><blockquote class=\"note_alert\">\n<p><em>Every time I log into my explorer.exe account, it crashes abruptly and then restarts. Also, the screen starts flashing an error message- &lsquo;unknown hard error&rsquo;. This started right after I installed the new Windows 10 update. Please help!<\/em><\/p>\n<cite>-Microsoft User<\/cite><\/blockquote><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"95\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-50.png\" alt=\"Stellar\" class=\"wp-image-59247 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-50.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-50-300x46.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><blockquote class=\"note_alert\">\n<p><em>I am getting ctfmon.exe success unknown hard error on starting my PC. The moment the error appears, my system screen just goes all black. I need solutions for this. Please help!<\/em><\/p>\n<cite>-Microsoft user<\/cite><\/blockquote><p>Sometimes, while playing games on your PC, accessing various applications, or after installing certain Windows Updates and so on, you may encounter the &lsquo;<em>Unknown Hard Error&rsquo;<\/em> message on your PC screen (<strong>See Image 1<\/strong>). This error is generally caused by corrupt or missing explorer.exe, sihost.exe, or ctfmon.exe files.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"415\" height=\"253\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Unknown-hard-error-image-answers-microsoft.jpg\" alt=\"Unknown-hard-error\" class=\"wp-image-59248 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Unknown-hard-error-image-answers-microsoft.jpg 415w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Unknown-hard-error-image-answers-microsoft-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Unknown-hard-error-image-answers-microsoft-407x247.jpg 407w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Image 1: Unknown hard error<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>Several Windows users reported on Microsoft and other technology forums that due to this error, they are experiencing blue\/black screen, screen flashing, explorer.exe crashing and even complete system crash. This is a serious error that can wreak havoc on your system and lead to potential data loss. However, with the help of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/windows-data-recovery-professional.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>professional data recovery software<\/strong><\/a>, you may recover important data, but to fix <em>Unknown Hard Error on Windows 11\/10<\/em>, try the below-given troubleshooting methods.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Recover Permanently Deleted Files from Windows 11?\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gKcaJB6qczo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><p><strong>Causes of &lsquo;Unknown Hard Error&rsquo; Message<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Corrupt or missing system files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrupt registry entries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malware attack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain Windows update<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"methods-to-fix-unknown-hard-error\"><strong>Methods to Fix Unknown Hard Error<\/strong><\/h2><p><\/p><p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-very-light-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><strong>Method 1: Perform a Clean Boot<\/strong><\/p><p>Perform a clean boot to check if any specific app\/program or software is causing this error. Follow the given steps:<\/p><p><strong>a.<\/strong> Type <strong>msconfig<\/strong> in the Windows search box to open <strong><em>System Configurations<\/em><\/strong>. (<strong>See Image 2<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"332\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-51.png\" alt=\"open-system-configuration\" class=\"wp-image-59249 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-51.png 332w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-51-146x300.png 146w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Image 2:  Open System Configuration<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><p><strong>b. <\/strong>Go to <strong>Services<\/strong> and select <strong>Hide all Microsoft Services<\/strong>. (<strong>See Image 3<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"567\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-52.png\" alt=\"select-hide-all-microsoft-services\" class=\"wp-image-59250 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-52.png 567w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-52-300x197.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Image 3: select Hide all Microsoft Services<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><p><strong>c.<\/strong> Click <strong>Disable All<\/strong> and then click <strong>OK<\/strong>. (<strong>See Image 4<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-53.png\" alt=\"disable-all-microsoft-services\" class=\"wp-image-59251 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-53.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-53-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Image 4: Select &lsquo;Disable all&rsquo; on the open window<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><p><strong>d.<\/strong> Go to <strong>Startup &gt; Open Task Manager<\/strong>. (<strong>See Image 5<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-54.png\" alt=\"open-task-manager\" class=\"wp-image-59252 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-54.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-54-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Image 5: Open Task Manager<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><p><strong>e.<\/strong> Now, select the third-party app\/software which may cause the error, and click <strong>Disable<\/strong>. (<strong>See Figure 6<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-55.png\" alt=\"disable-faulty-app-software\" class=\"wp-image-59253 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-55.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-55-300x270.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Image 6: Click Disable from the open window<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><p><strong>f. <\/strong>Exit <strong>Task Manager<\/strong>. On the <strong>Startup<\/strong> tab, click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>g.<\/strong> Restart the system and bring it to a clean boot environment. Try uninstalling, or installing the corrupt or missing program\/app (respectively).<\/p><p><strong>h.<\/strong> Reboot your PC normally and see if it is working fine without any problem or error.<\/p><p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-very-light-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><strong>Method 2: Run DISM Command<\/strong><\/p><p>You may run DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) command to fix corrupt, damaged or lost files, which may lead your Windows PC to malfunction or even crash. To prevent total data loss, try fixing the &lsquo;Unknown Hard Error&rsquo; by following the given steps:<\/p><p><strong>a.<\/strong> Open Command Prompt and select <strong>Run<\/strong> as administrator.<\/p><p><strong>b.<\/strong> In the open Command Prompt window, type the following command, and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>. (<strong>See Image 7<\/strong>)<\/p><p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#aae2cc\"><em><strong>DISM.exe \/Online \/Cleanup-image \/Scanhealth &amp;&amp; DISM.exe \/Online \/Cleanup-image \/Restorehealth<\/strong><\/em><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"285\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-56.png\" alt=\"run-dism-cleanup-restorehealth-command\" class=\"wp-image-59254 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-56.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-56-300x137.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Image 7:  Run DISM cleanup and restore health command<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-very-light-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><strong>Method 3: Uninstall Problematic Windows Update<\/strong><\/p><p>If you are encountering this error after installing a certain Windows 11\/10 update, try uninstalling the problematic updates by following the given steps:<\/p><p><strong>a.<\/strong> Go to <strong>Settings &gt; Update &amp; Security<\/strong>. (<strong>See Image 8<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-57.png\" alt=\"go-to-update-&amp;_security\" class=\"wp-image-59255 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-57.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-57-284x300.png 284w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Image 8: On Setting app, go to Update &amp; Security<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><p><strong>b.<\/strong> Then go to <strong>View update history<\/strong> and open it. (<strong>See image 9<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-58.png\" alt=\"go-to-view-update-history\" class=\"wp-image-59256 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-58.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-58-300x235.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Image 9: Go to View Update History<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><p><strong>c. <\/strong>Click <strong>Uninstall Updates o<\/strong>n the <em>View update history<\/em> page. (<strong>See Image 10<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-59.png\" alt=\"uninstall-updates-on-view-update-history-page\" class=\"wp-image-59257 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-59.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-59-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Image 10: Uninstall Updates from View update history page<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><p><strong>d. <\/strong>Select the recently installed update and click <strong>Uninstall &gt; Yes<\/strong>. (<strong>See Image 11<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-60.png\" alt=\"choose-faulty-update-and-uninstall-it\" class=\"wp-image-59260 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-60.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-60-300x187.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Image 11: Uninstall faulty updates<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><p><strong>e.<\/strong> Reboot your system to check if the error is fixed.<\/p><p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-very-light-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><strong>Method 4: Run SFC\/Scannow<\/strong><\/p><p>Other than DISM, you may also use System File Checker (SFC) to fix the corrupt system files. SFC is a Microsoft Windows&rsquo;s built-in troubleshooting utility to fix this error by following the given steps:<\/p><p><strong>a.<\/strong> Open <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> and select <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong>. (<strong>See Image 12<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-61.png\" alt=\"Stellar\" class=\"wp-image-59268 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-61.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-61-284x300.png 284w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Image 12: Open Command Prompt<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><p><strong>b. <\/strong>In the open window, type <strong>sfc\/scannow a<\/strong>nd hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>. (<strong>See Image 13<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"594\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-62.png\" alt=\"run-SFC\/scannow-command\" class=\"wp-image-59269 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-62.png 594w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-62-300x131.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Image 13 : Run SFC\/Scannow Command <\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><p><strong>c.<\/strong> The SFC\/Scannow command repairs the corrupt system files. On completion of the process, check if the error is fixed.<\/p><p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-very-light-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><strong>Method 5: Perform System Restore<\/strong><\/p><p>You may perform System Restore, which creates checkpoints automatically when it detects any system change. If the Unknown Hard Error occurs due to any system change or issue, you may fix it with the help of given steps:<\/p><p><strong>a.<\/strong> Type <strong>Create a restore point<\/strong> in Windows search box and open it.<\/p><p><strong>b.<\/strong> Go to <strong>System Protection<\/strong> and click <strong>System Restore &gt; Ok<\/strong>. (<strong>See Image 14<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"611\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-63.png\" alt=\"Stellar\" class=\"wp-image-59270 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-63.png 611w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-63-260x300.png 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Image 14: Under system protection, click System Restore<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><p><strong>c. <\/strong>Reboot your PC and check if the error is fixed.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"recover-data-lost-due-to-unknown-hard-error\"><strong>Recover Data Lost due to Unknown Hard Error<\/strong><\/h2><p>The <em>&lsquo;Unknown Hard Error&rsquo;<\/em> is causing issues such as PC screens turning blue or black, taskbar freezing, Windows unable to boot, etc. In such situations, you may lose access to your data stored on the system. No need to worry! You may recover your important data with the help of a data recovery tool such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/windows-data-recovery-professional.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Stellar Data Recovery Professional<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><p>This easy-to-use yet powerful tool enables you to restore lost data due to various system errors like the &lsquo;Unknown Hard Error&rsquo; mentioned in this post. You get to recover all kinds of files, folders, photos, documents, emails and more from formatted, corrupted, non-bootable or crashed systems. The software features a <strong>&lsquo;Create Recovery Drive&rsquo;<\/strong> utility, which lets you access the unbootable or crashed PC and restore data from it.<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2><p>Unknown Hard Error generally occurs due to corrupt system files, registry entries, malware attacks, and certain Windows updates (for some users). This error may lead the system to malfunction or even crashing; your system and data are at great risk. However, this error can be fixed with methods such as running DISM, SFC\/Scannow, performing System Restore, uninstalling problematic updates, etc. For a quick &amp; easy recovery, you may try using Stellar Data Recovery Professional. This DIY software retrieves all kinds of data from Windows PCs as well as storage media devices. 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