Error 0x87e00002 when transferring a Game on PC

If you encounter error 0x87e00002 when transferring a game on your Windows 11/10 PC, read this post to learn how to fix the issue. Error 0x87e00002 may occur while transferring or downloading a game on a PC via platforms like Xbox or Steam. The error interrupts file transfer between the internal and external hard drives or between two external drives.

Error 0x87e00002 usually occurs when the system doesn’t recognize the external drive properly or when drive permissions are restricted. It can also occur due to conflicting background processes, network instability, corrupted game files, or compatibility issues between the drive and the operating system.

Error 0x87e00002 when transferring a Game on PC [Fix]

To fix error 0x87e00002 when transferring a game on a Windows 11/10 PC, use these solutions:

1. Restart your computer and all connected drives
2. Manually pause downloads while moving files
3. Repair or verify game files
4. Check drive permissions
5. Scan and repair the external drive
6. Update disk drivers

Let us see this in detail.

1] Restart your computer and all connected drives

Restarting the PC and all connected drives re-establishes connections after resetting system resources and clearing any temporary glitches.

1. Save your work and close all running apps to ensure no processes are locking your drive.
2. Safely eject external hard drives, SSDs, or USB sticks by right-clicking their icon in the system tray and selecting Eject.
3. Click Start > Power > Restart.
4. Once the PC restarts, reconnect your external drives.

Retry transferring the game to the intended drive and see if the error disappears.

2] Manually pause downloads while moving files

Error 0x87e00002 often occurs when you download a game and simultaneously transfer files (such as games or other data) between your internal and external storage. The gaming platform usually pauses the download to allow for the transfer, but this doesn’t always happen automatically, causing the error.

To avoid this, manually pause the game download before starting the file transfer. This allows the system to fully dedicate its resources to the file transfer without interruptions or resource-sharing conflicts.

Once the transfer is completed, you can resume the download.

3] Repair or verify game files

Error 0x87e00002 can occur due to corrupted, incomplete, or missing game files. Repairing or verifying these files ensures that all necessary components are intact and ready for transfer.

Most gaming platforms have tools to check and repair the game files. For example in Steam, there’s an option to scan and repair corrupted files associated with a game. To access the option:

1. Open the Steam client and go to your Library.
2. Right-click the game causing the issue and choose Properties.
3. Navigate to Local Files/Installed Files and click Verify integrity of game files. Steam will scan and repair any corrupted or missing game files.

Similarly, on other gaming platforms, you may explore options within the game settings to identify and fix file-related issues.

4] Check drive permissions

The game transfer may fail if your user account or the game platform doesn’t have the necessary permissions to access or modify the target drive.

To verify permissions for the user account you’re logged into, follow these steps:

1. Open File Explorer (Win + E).
2. Right-click the target drive and select Properties.
3. Go to the Security tab.
4. Under ‘Group or user names’, check if your user account has ‘Full Control‘. If not, change file/folder permission and assign the ‘Full Control’ permission to your user account. If you’re unable to adjust permissions, you may need to take ownership of the drive (do not take ownership of a system drive, as it may cause instability and require a complete Windows reinstallation).

To verify permissions for the gaming platform:

1. Navigate to the folder where the gaming platform (e.g., Steam) is installed.
2. Right-click the folder and select Properties.
3. Go to the Security tab.
4. Grant Full Control to your user account and/or authenticated users.

5] Scan and repair the external drive

Next, try scanning and repairing the external drive for corrupted sectors or file system errors.

1. Open File Explorer and navigate to the external drive under This PC.
2. Right-click the drive and select Properties.
3. Go to the Tools tab.
4. Click on Check under the Error checking section.
5. Wait for the process to complete. If errors are found, Windows will attempt to fix them automatically.

6] Update disk drivers

Outdated or incompatible drivers can cause error 0x87e00002 on the internal or external hard drives. Updated drivers can optimize read/write speeds and overall disk operation.

You can update disk drivers manually via the Device Manager or get driver updates on the Optional Updates section under Windows Update. You may also download the latest version of the driver from the disk manufacturer’s website.

Once the drivers are updated, restart your system and see if the issue is resolved.

I hope this helps.

Read: Error 0x87E00010 while copying or moving a game or app on Xbox or PC.

How to fix error code 0x87e0000f on PC?

Error code 0x87e0000f occurs when you have trouble downloading a game from the Xbox app. It indicates that your device can not connect to Xbox Live or that the Xbox Live Service is temporarily unavailable. To fix the issue, make sure your  Windows is up to date. Also, check for updates for the Xbox and Gaming Services apps and install them if available.

What is error code 0x87e5002c on Xbox One?

Error code 0x87e5002c on Xbox One indicates that the files required to launch the game were not downloaded on your console. It occurs if you click on a game tile that is pinned but not installed, or when the game download is still in progress. To fix the error, go to My games & apps and ensure the game is installed or installing. If it is not listed there, install it from My games & apps > Full Library > All games.

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