Error Eas Didnt Fit 275 (0x113): How to Fix it

If you’re a developer, you might encounter ERROR_EAS_DIDNT_FIT 275 (0x113) The extended attributes did not fit in the buffer error. To see how to fix this issue, keep on reading.

How can I fix Error_Eas_Didnt_Fit?

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1. Check the file path and size

1. Locate the file that is giving you this error.
2. Ensure that the path length or the size doesn’t exceed the maximum limits.
3. Make the adjustments if necessary.

2. Remove extended attributes

1. Inspect the attributes of the file.
2. You might have to remove attributes to fix the issue.
3. Press Windows key + S and type cmd, choose Run as administrator.
   
4. Run the following command: attrib -R -S "C:\path\to\file"
   

3. Scan your disk for errors

1. Open Command Prompt as administrator.
2. Run the following command chkdsk C: /r
   
3. Schedule the scan and restart your PC.
4. Wait for the scan to finish.

4. Use robocopy

1. Start Command Prompt.
2. Run the following command: robocopy "C:\Users\WindowsReport\Documents\SourceFolder" "D:\Backup\DestinationFolder" /COPY:DAT
   
3. Close Command Prompt.

By using this command, you’ll only copy the data and exclude metadata and extended attributes. To learn more about this command, we have a great guide on copy vs xcopy vs robocopy commands.

This is an obscure error, and you probably won’t encounter ERROR_EAS_DIDNT_FIT unless you’re a developer. However, if you do, then use these solutions to fix it.

We covered similar issues in the past, so don’t miss our articles on Error_Pipe_Busy and Error_EA_Table_Full.