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SyncToy Cannot Access Internal Metadata: How to Fix
Recreating the folder pair can fix this error
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Published onJune 24, 2024
published onJune 24, 2024
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When trying to sync files, you can sometimes get theCannot access internal metadataerror in SyncToy, which will cause the entire process to fail. Luckily, there might be a few ways you can fix this problem.
How can I fix the Cannot access internal metadata error in SyncToy?
Before we start, make sure you’re running SyncToy with administrative privileges. Also, ensure that the user running the software has full access to source and destination directories.
1. Recreate folder pair
2. Reinstall the software
After removing the application,download SyncToyagain and install it.
If the issue persists, maybe it’s better to try using one of manySyncToy alternatives.
In case you managed to fix the problem, we have a great guide that will help you create aSyncToy batch scriptand allow you to sync files in the background.
Did you find a different solution for Cannot access internal metadata error in SyncToy? If so, don’t hesitate to share it with us in the comments section.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
