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FIX: Error 0xC00D3E8E on Windows 10/11

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Do you want tofixerror0xC00D3E8E? Today, we’re going to show you exactly how to do that.

Error 0xC00D3E8E is associated with files such as MP4 files, MP3, and most especially documents files.

Thiserrorrestricts file permissionto read-only, therefore, whenever attempt is made to edit the media created tab of files,error0xC00D3E8E: The property is read onlyoccurs.

Thiserrortakes place due to recent Windows update and/or corrupt system files. The Windows Report team has compiled proven solutions to fixerror0xC00D3E8E problem.

How can I fix Windows 10 error 0xC00D3E8E?

Solution 1: Restart your PC

Firstly, you need torestart your PCimmediately you encountererror0xC00D3E8E. Sometimes, certain applications or background processes might cause theerrorprompt.

After restarting your PC, you can attempt to edit the media created information of the file in question. This should solve the problem.

However, you may want a permanent fix so as not to consistently restart your PC whenever you want toedit media files; therefore, you may proceed to other solutions below.

Solution 2: Run SFC Scan

As we said earlier,error0xC00D3E8E might be caused by corrupt system files.

Meanwhile, SFC (System File Checker) utility scans the system files to check for integrity file violations; once problems are detected with any system file, SFC fixes them immediately.

Here’s how to run SFC scan:

In addition, you should also run CHKDSK on your hard drive; this process cleans updisk-relatederrorson your PC. Here’s how to perform CHKDSK:

Solution 3: Run DISM

Due to several issues and processes on your Windows PC, the system files might be broken or detached.

DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) is a tool that is used to scan and solve issues of corrupted system files as well.

Here’s how to run DISM in Windows:

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:C:RepairSourceWindows /LimitAccess

Note: Ensure that you replaced the repair source path with your own.

Solution 4: Create a new user account

Creating a new user account and then editing the media information of the file has been noted to fixerror0xC00D3E8E. Therefore, you might want to consider creating a new user account on your Windows PC.

Follow these steps to create a new user account:

Note: Afterwards, check if you can edit the media created information of the media file. However, iferror0xC00D3E8E still persists, proceed to the next solution.

Solution 5: Restart explorer.exe in Task Manager

Another way to fix error 0xC00D3E8E is by restarting Windows explorer.

Here’s how to do this:

Solution 6: Run Windows Updates troubleshooter

Due to Windows updates failures, error 0xC00D3E8E might also occur.

The Windows Update troubleshooter isWindows 10’ built-in program whichfixes issues arising from recent Windows updates.

Here’s how to run the troubleshooter:

If you still cannot fixerror0xC00D3E8E or after running Windows Update troubleshooter, try the next solution.

Solution 7: Run System Restore in Safe Mode

Running system restore can also fixerror0xC00D3E8E by reverting to a point before the recent Windows updates. Safe Mode starts up your Windows PC in a limited mode withouterrorsoccurring.

Follow these steps to run system restore in safe mode:

Note:Ensure you are able to identify the restore point date before the please do not power off error problems waxed. System restore does not affect any of your files, documents, and personal data.

Alternatively, you can edit the media information and also access media created tab in safe mode.

Solution 8: Run Automatic Repair

Automatic repair fixes severalerrorsonWindows 10OS most especiallyerror0xC00D3E8E.

So, if you want to run automatic repair, you need to have Windows bootable installation DVD ready for this purpose.

Here’s how to do this:

Solution 9: Rollback your OS

Lower Windows OS such as Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7 does not encounter issues likeerror0xC00D3E8E.

Besides,Windows 10comes with a plethora of issues which can be frustrating.

So, you may want to consider downgrading to lower Windows OS so as to escape the myriads of issues.

Follow these steps to roll back your Windows OS to lower versions:

Note:An intact Windows.old file (stored in C:Windows.old) is the important necessity for the downgrade.

Solution 10: Gain ownership over media file

Another way of solving this error problem is to gain ownership over the media file in question. This should fix the error problem.

Here’s how to do this:

After taking ownership of the data file theerrorshould be completely resolved.

We do recommend that youinstall latest Windows updates on your PC— this is because recent Windows updates contain patches that fix several issues such as error 0xC00D3E8E onWindows 10.

We hope that the solutions listed above helped you to fix the error 0xC00D3E8E problem issue. Comment below if you have any questions.

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Ivan Jenic

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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.

When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.

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Ivan Jenic

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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.