Fix The extended attributes are inconsistent Error in Windows 11/10/8/7/XP

Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

👉 Are you getting the error "The extended attributes are inconsistent" when trying to open most apps or programs, Command Prompt (CMD), Steam, Sccm, Discord, Intune, Photoshop, endpoint central, Notepad++, marvel rivals, or even during Windows startup/login? Don’t worry — this step-by-step tutorial will show you the real causes and 100% working fixes to solve it permanently on Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7, Vista, and XP.

This error usually appears due to:

Corrupted user profile

Damaged system files

Broken permissions or group policies

UAC (User Account Control) not launching apps correctly

By the end of this video, you’ll learn easy and effective solution, including repairing your profile, running SFC/DISM scans, fixing UAC, adjusting permissions, and creating a new account without losing data.

⏱ Timestamps / Chapters
0:00 – Intro
0:10 - how to fix the “Extended Attributes Are Inconsistent” error that appears when opening programs on Windows 11 / 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista and XP
1:26 - More Suggested Videos

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