I can't open a folder that has about 350 GB of data in it. It gives me an error cannot open due to IO error

I tried to do a system restore but it used to quote the error and I tried to defrag the drive but it is stuck at 10%, again citing the files error that is impossible to open the folder or recreate due to IO error.

Gina,

This is much like a directory corrupted on your hard drive.  If you have not yet tried, check for errors on your hard disks with a 'chkdsk/f'  Your external readers should check interactively.  Your system startup disk will require a reboot of the system and will be checked offline.  This is a normal maintenance procedure and should be performed periodically.  Note: Large capacity disks can take hours to check.

"How to perform disk error in Windows XP check"
  <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/315265 >

HTH,
JW

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