ERROR_MARKED_TO_DISALLOW_WRITES 0x8007015C

Error code 348 · HRESULT 0x8007015C

WINDOWS

The requested operation failed because the file stream is marked to disallow writes.

Windows troubleshooting diagram: Device Manager warning and a system file scan
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What it means

ERROR_MARKED_TO_DISALLOW_WRITES is a Windows error code (system error 348, returned as HRESULT 0x8007015C) reported by Windows. Its official message is: “The requested operation failed because the file stream is marked to disallow writes.”

How to fix ERROR_MARKED_TO_DISALLOW_WRITES

  1. Reboot once — many one-off system codes disappear with a clean restart
  2. Repair system files: 'sfc /scannow' then 'DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth'
  3. Find the source in Event Viewer → System: filter for this exact code and open its provider link

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Source: Microsoft WinError.h

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