A disk read issue happened while using Windows To Go on your computer.
A disk read issue happened while using Windows To Go on your computer.
You've successfully installed Windows 32-bit on an external HDD, which helps avoid conflicts with your Linux setup. The issue you're facing during desktop boot suggests a disk read error, possibly due to the external drive's configuration or compatibility settings. Trying to use a smaller partition on your secondary drive might help, but ensure it doesn't interfere with your Linux installation. Double-check the drive's health and consider using a dedicated partition for Windows if possible. Let me know if you need further guidance!
HDD seems intact, correct? Have you run any diagnostics with software? You might try Hiren's Boot method if you don’t have a Thinkpad or your motherboard’s computer. It appears the issue is hardware-related, not due to the operating system. If you can still access Windows on this external HDD and boot it, use HD Tune to scan for bad sectors. Also, check event logs (Windows Logs > System) and create a report with particular settings—they often record error details about your disks.
The hard drive is okay. What bothers me is that I can encounter a disk read error on my desktop, then switch to my laptop and immediately boot into Windows using the same external drive. I’d prefer using my ThinkPad, but for programming the Tipro I need a PS2 port, and a regular adapter won’t work.
Discussing BIOS updates means looking into the newest version. Sometimes older BIOS releases cause issues when booting from an external drive. For instance, in my work I used a Dell laptop that wouldn't start with an external drive connected. If your motherboard matches what's listed and you're using an outdated BIOS, refer to your manual: https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LG...th_X58.pdf (Section 3.2). You can also download the firmware for your motherboard's BIOS from: https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/SABERT...Desk_BIOS/.
Test all USB ports. Try connecting your external drive to USB 2.0 or USB 3.0. Have you tried a different cable?
I didn’t jeopardize the board’s safety while updating the bios. I managed it by copying the VM to an external drive.