Fixed : `An error occurred while trying to copy a file` Error when installing Filmora on Windows 10

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Filmora is a suite of video creation and editing applications developed by Wondershare. Filmora includes products for a wide range of users, from beginners to advanced. Common features of Filmora include a timeline, a preview window, and an effects library that you can view and manage using a drag-and-drop interface.

The Filmora software library is compatible with both Windows and macOS computers. Free trials are available to test the product before purchase. Pricing options for the various programs are available on Filmora’s official website, linked below.

While installing Wondarshare Filmora, the operating system sometimes fails to map files to IP addresses, and the user encounters the error message “Error occurred while trying to copy file: source file corrupt” in Windows 10. The user may have performed a corrupted installation or used a corrupted installer on their own.

What is the cause of the “Error occurred while trying to copy file” error when installing Filmora in Windows 10

• Host File: The host file is used to map hostnames (i.e. domains) to IP addresses. The host file allows you to change the IP address that you associate with a specific domain name. If the host file is changed incorrectly or maliciously, it will cause the error discussed here.
• Faulty installation: Sometimes installation errors are not noticeable enough to be noticed. Users don’t get any warnings, but some program files are corrupted, which can lead to a lot of errors. Also, if Filmora had installation errors, it is very likely that you will get this error.
• Temporary files: These temporary files can reduce system performance. By removing these unnecessary temporary files, you can increase the disk space and performance of your system. The Disk Cleanup utility cleans up unnecessary files on your system.
• Unstable Internet: Users must have a stable Internet connection because some installers include online updates during the installation. Therefore, if the bandwidth of your Internet connection is low, you may encounter this problem.
• Administrative permissions: with administrative permissions, users have the ability to download, install and run unauthorized programs without manager control; adjust system settings, including overriding security changes and modifying the registry, which can lead to an unstable operating system and slow performance; and view and modify any file on the computer.

To fix Filmora “Error when trying to copy file” installation error in Windows 10

Editing the system hosts file

The Hosts file is the file in the operating system that associates IP addresses with domain names. Sometimes Hosts files are not modified correctly, which leads to connectivity problems and errors when using programs that require Internet access.

If you get an error code “Error occurred while trying to copy the file” when trying to install Filmora, the first thing to do is to change the Hosts file on your system. If the cause of the error on your computer is incorrectly changing the host file, changing the host file can fix the error.

Here’s how you should proceed:

1. Type Notepad in the search box and click Run as administrator.
2. In the Notepad window, select File and click Open.
3. Now navigate to the location shown below.
4. C Drive -> Windows -> System32 -> Drivers -> etc.
5. At the bottom left of the window, click on the drop-down menu and select All Files. You should now see the Hosts file.
6. Double-click on the Hosts file. This will open a text file in Notepad.
7. Now delete the contents of the file in Notepad and paste the text below.
8. 127.0.0.1 local
9. Then press Ctrl + S to save the file.
10. Finally, restart your computer and check that modifying the hosts’ file fixed the error.

You should now be able to install Filmora without any problems.

Delete the host’s file

If editing the host’s file didn’t help and the error persists, it means that the problem can’t be solved with traditional troubleshooting steps. In this case, we recommend deleting the host file from your system.

Don’t worry, the system will create a new Hosts file when you restart your computer, so deleting the Hosts file is safe. Here’s how you should proceed:

1. Open the Run dialog box by pressing the Windows + R keys at the same time.
2. Enter the following command in the dialog box and press Enter.
3. C:WindowsSystem32Driversetc.
4. Now right-click on the Hosts file and select Uninstall.
5. Then restart your computer and try installing Filmora again.

If the Hosts file is the cause of the problem, uninstalling it will fix the error and you can now install Filmora without any problems.

Reinstalling Filmora

It can happen that an improper installation damages the Windows installer itself. As a result, the Windows installer cannot install the desired application on your PC, and error codes such as Filmora installation error are displayed.

If the above troubleshooting steps don’t work for you, it’s probably because the file you’re trying to install is corrupt. In this case, we recommend cleaning, uninstalling, and reinstalling your old Filmora installation.

A clean uninstall will remove the application and related processes from your PC and make room for the new version. Here’s how you should proceed:

1. Open the Control Panel and click Uninstall Program.
2. Find Wondershare Filmora in the list of displayed programs and right-click it.
3. Click Uninstall and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the process.
4. After that, open the Run dialog box by pressing the Windows + R keys at the same time.
5. Type “%appdata%” in the dialog box and press Enter.
6. Now find the Wondershare folder and delete it.
7. Then open the “Run” dialog box again.
8. Type “%Programdata%” and press Enter.
9. Find the Wondershare folder and delete it here too.
10. Then restart your computer.

Now you can reinstall Filmora, and hopefully, you won’t have any problems this time.

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