error 1 processing failed when using icacls command Y:\* /save %systemdrive%\NTFSp.txt /c /t

Question

I used it according to the instructions on the website.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/-we-couldn-t-update-system-reserved-partition-error-installing-windows-10-46865f3f-37bb-4c51-c69f-07271b6672ac

then error occurs when i use command icacls Y:* /save %systemdrive%\NTFSp.txt /c /t

1 file failed

Answer 1

Hello

It sounds like you're trying to resolve the "We couldn't update the system reserved partition" error while installing Windows 10. The specific command icacls Y:* /save %systemdrive%\NTFSp.txt /c /t is intended to back up the current permissions of files and folders on the partition so you can restore them if something goes wrong.

An error occurred during the execution of this ICACLS command. This might be due to a file or folder on the Y: drive that the command couldn't access.

Here are a few things you can try to diagnose and fix the problem:

1. Run as Administrator: Ensure you are running the Command Prompt with administrative privileges. Right-click on Command Prompt and select "Run as administrator".
2. Check for Read-Only or System Files: Some files might be Read-Only or System files that cannot be accessed easily. Use the attrib command to check and modify file attributes if needed:

   ```

   attrib -r -s -h Y:\* /s /d

   ```

   This will try to remove the Read-Only, System, and Hidden attributes from all files and folders on the Y: drive.

3. Identify the Problematic File: The command output should indicate which file failed. Navigate to that file manually and check permissions or attributes that might be causing the issue.
4. Run a Disk Check: There might be file system errors. Run a disk check to identify and fix any issues.

   ```

   chkdsk Y: /f

   ```

5. Manual Backup: If all else fails, you might need to manually back up the permissions of files and folders before proceeding with other instructions. This can be tedious but ensures you have control over the process.

After trying these steps, you can rerun the ICACLS command to see if the issue is resolved.