Event ID 51 — Disc Error during pagination operation

Windows encountered an error d, input/output on storage

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Windows encountered an error of input/output on storage.

Source of event

Disk — storage category.

Possible causes

Unstable disc or controller
Cable or SAN
Storage Timeout

Verifications to be carried out

Identify the disc concerned
Control events 129 and 153
Checking storage health

Commands

Get-WinEvent -FilterHashtable @{LogName='System'; Id=51} -MaxEvents 20

Key takeaways

An Event ID must always be interpreted with its source, its full message, its timing and the context of the system. The same number may exist in several providers of events.