: Windows heavily protects the Program Files folder. If MO2 is installed there, move it to a different location, such as C:\Modding\MO2 .
Try opening the archive with an external tool like 7-Zip or WinRAR. If these tools also report a "CRC error" or "Data error," the file is definitely corrupted. 2. Lack of Disk Space mo2 extraction failed data error exclusive
If you need a shorter version for a quick post or support ticket, let me know and I’ll condense it further. : Windows heavily protects the Program Files folder
Permanent fix: Go to Windows Search settings > Searching Windows > Excluded Folders > Add your MO2 folder to the exclusion list. move it to a different location