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Zero-byte files on Windows systems can indicate data corruption or file system issues, particularly on optical media like Blu-ray discs. In one reported case, a zero-byte file dated 1974 appeared on a BD-R disc formatted with UDF 2.60, causing error 0x80070570 when attempting to rename or open it. The file could not be accessed via Notepad or the CMD 'type' command, and the unusual date stamp was visible only in PowerShell and CMD, not in Windows Explorer. This suggests potential file system metadata corruption or media degradation. Troubleshooting such zero-byte files may involve checking disc integrity, using alternative file management tools, or recovering data from backups.
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Windows 10 Error 0x80070570 on Blu-ray recordable (BD-R) - zero-byte files dated 1974
I was unable to add files to one specific folder on a Blu-ray disc. Later, there was a zero-byte file dated 1974-07-25 that would result in error 0x80070570 when trying to rename it in Windows Explorer. Trying to open it with Notepad or through the "type" command inside CMD results in an error...- xio
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- Forum: Windows Hardware