[SOLVED] The Semaphore Timeout Period Has Expired Error
A user may encounter “Error 0x80070079: The semaphore timeout period has expired”, or “Location is not accessible, the semaphore timeout period has expired”.
When you try to transfer files between your Windows 10 system and any other external device, or want to access a certain driver connected to your computer, you might get a system error.
This error will block your action and will prevent you from completing the transferring process.
If you’re getting the semaphore timeout period has expired error, this troubleshooting guide may help you.
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Sometimes, while transferring or copying your data to another device, you may encounter ‘Error 0x80070079: The semaphore timeout period has expired’. There could be several circumstances leading to this issue.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.
