Upgrading Qlik Data Transfer fails with 0x80070570 = ERROR_FILE _CORRUPT

[AllenChung6]

Upgrading Qlik Data Transfer fails with the following error in the installation logs:

Something went wrong while upgrading Qlik DataTransfer. The following error appears in the log file: 0x80070570 = ERROR_FILE _CORRUPT

Resolution

1. Remove the damaged installation package (Qlik.DataTransfer.exe)
2. Download a new copy from the Qlik Download page
3. Verify the downloaded file's size on disk against the Size [MB] value on the download page
4. Stop all Qlike Data Transfer services
5. Right-click the newly downloaded Qlik.DataTransfer.exe and choose Run as Administrator
6. Run the upgrade 

If the installation still fails: 

1. Verify if any Anti-Virus or backup programs are blocking the execution of the file or updates to the existing files
2. Verify the integrity of your drives with, for example, chkdsk (Example command: chkdsk C: /f)
3. Run the upgrade

Cause

0x80070570 = ERROR_FILE _CORRUPT indicates a damaged or otherwise corrupt installation file. This can be caused by the file itself being damaged or an underlying issue with the file system.

Environment

• Qlik Cloud
• Qlik Data Transfer