Fix Error performing inpage operation on Windows 11

Some Windows 11/10 users are unable to open, install or uninstall apps on their systems. When they try to do the same, the following error pops up:

Error performing inpage operation.

Even though most users encounter this problem during installation, there are instances reported by users other than these. In this article, we will discuss everything in detail and show you what you can do to fix this problem.

What causes Error performing inpage operation?

The error message indicates that something is wrong with your hard drive. But we won’t run to a conclusion that it is corrupted and you have to buy a new one. It can be because of corrupted system files, which is not good, but definitely not as bad as getting your drive corrupted. There are some Windows features and tools that can help you fix this problem. More often than not, it does the job for you, but if it fails, then we have a problem to deal with. We also have to repair your Windows.

If nothing works, unfortunately, your Hard drive is causing the trouble. We will talk about everything in detail later in this article. So, without wasting any time, let us hop into it.

Error performing inpage operation on Windows PC

If you are getting the error message “Error performing inpage operation”, then, check out the following solutions to resolve the issue.

1. Run CHKDSK
2. Run SFC and DISM
3. Troubleshoot in Clean Boot
4. Use System Restore Point
5. Check up Hard Disk Health
6. Repair your system using Installation Media
7. Get a new Hard Drive

Let us talk about them in detail.

1] Run CHKDSK

As we have mentioned earlier, the issue is caused by corrupted system files. Many users have confirmed this reason, and they have resolved it by checking the Disk for errors.

CHKDSK or Check Disk command is made to scan your system’s files, check their integrity, and repair them. So, in the quest to fix your files, we are going to deploy this command.

So, open Command Prompt as an administrator. You can do that by searching for it in the Start Menu. Then execute the following command.

chkdsk /r

Hit “Y” when prompted. Wait for it to complete scanning and repairing the files. Finally, restart your computer and hopefully, the issue will be resolved.

2] Run SFC and DISM

If CHKDSK doesn’t work, there are two more commands you can try to see if they work. We are going to run System File Checker and Deployment Image Servicing and Management to scan and resolve the issue for you. To do that, open Command Prompt as an administrator, and execute the following commands.

• Run SFC

sfc /scannow

• Run DISM

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Finally, check if the issue persists.

Read: Free software to Monitor & Check Hard Disk Health for potential failure

3] Troubleshoot in Clean Boot

There are many apps that can interfere with your system and cause the error in question. You need to perform Clean Boot to find out the cause, then, remove that app, and your issue will be resolved. Hopefully, this works for you.

Read: Windows detected a Hard Disk problem

4] Use System Restore Point

System Restore utility works like a time machine, it dials your system back to a point when this issue was not occurring. However, they won’t be able to resolve the issue every time. If your OS is corrupted or there is a hardware problem, using System Restore will not help. We are still going to give it a chance, hoping that those two scenarios are not applicable here. Follow the given steps to do the same.

1. Search out “Restore Point” from the Start Menu.
2. Click System Restore.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to restore your computer.

Hopefully, this will do the job.

Read: Hard Drive Failure, Recovery, Repair, Causes, Prevention, Maintenance

5] Check up Hard Disk Health

Check the status of your Hard Disk health, using the WMIC or a manufacturer’s tool.

While it is always a good idea to regularly check your Hard Disk Health for Errors & Bad Sectors,  it is equally important to monitor the Hard Disk regularly if you don’t want to be caught unawares by a hard disk failure for no apparent reason.

6] Repair your system using Installation Media

To resolve a corrupted Windows installation, you can also use Installation Media. This won’t delete any of your personal files and works like a charm in most situations. You should check our guide on how to repair corrupted Windows computers using Installation Media.

Read: Why did my hard disk fail or crash so fast & for no apparent reason?

7] Get a new Hard Drive

If nothing else works, unfortunately you’ll need to buy a new Hard Drive, as that’s the one causing the trouble. Most users are complaining that it happens on an external hard drive, which is good news, as you can use your primary drive in the meantime. So, get a new Hard Drive.

If you are looking for a new drive, then you may want to know what is SSHD or Hybrid Drive.

Read: How to recover corrupted files from USB Drive 

Why am I unable to install or uninstall a program?

There are many things that can stop you from installing or uninstalling a program. You should try the solutions mentioned here first and see if they work, as the issue can be corrupted system files, which should be resolved by those methods. Also, check the guide on what to do when you are unable to install or remove an app.

Also check: Format External Hard Drive or USB drive using PowerShell.