What Is a Not Accessible I/O Device Error?
A computer generates a non-accessible I/O error when it cannot access a file or a device. Non-accessible I/O error is a generic term that can apply to any number of problems of possible computer problems. The term is generic, and does not refer to a specific error message. Causes of non-accessible I/O errors can range from hardware to software issues.
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Causes of Non-Accessible I/O Errors
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The most common cause of a non-accessible I/O error is a disconnected cable. When the computer tries to access a device and it gets no response after several tries, it will generate this type of error. Another common cause is when a program tries to access a file that has been removed or deleted.
What are I/O Devices
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Input/Output devices include the printer, a computer keyboard, a computer mouse, the monitor, a microphone, a hard drive or a printer. It can be any other peripheral that the user attaches to a computer that sends data to the motherboard, or receives data from it. Nearly all peripherals count as I/O devices.
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Bad or Corrupted Disks
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Non-accessible I/O errors sometimes occur when a computer cannot read the data from a bad disk. In DOS and Windows, these messages generally come with a message or dialog box in Windows that asks the user to abort, retry or ignore the requested operation. If a CD or DVD file has generated this error, the error can sometimes be cleared by cleaning the back of the disk, and using a laser cleaner on the drive.
Disk Not in the Drive Properly
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Occasionally a user receives this error when he or she has not put a floppy disk, CD or DVD into a drive correctly. Taking the disk out of the drive and putting it back in the drive will solve this error, if an incorrectly inserted disk is the cause.
Disconnected Hard Drive/Incorrect Cable Setup
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Internal drives require a specific set up. IDE hard drives can only have one master. If another hard drive has its pin setting set incorrectly, a user might not be able to access the data, and he will receive a message that the drive cannot be accessed. Cables coming loose inside a computer's case also cause a non-accessible I/O error. The user can fix this problem by opening the case, and attaching the data cables for each drive securely to the motherboard and to the back of each drive.
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