ChkDsk related problem
ChkDsk related problem
Hi there, let's go through this step by step. You installed a new SSD and did a clean Windows install using a download that required activation with your current license. The BIOS automatically set the SSD as the first boot drive in the M.2 slot. You're wondering if you might have made an error during installation.
After restarting, Windows checked the drives and found that the main partition on your HDD had changed to RAW format and became inaccessible. You tried recovery tools like AOMEI and MiniTool, which restored the file system back to NTFS but kept the drive inaccessible. Chkdsk ran, showing the partitions were visible, though files disappeared and a Found.000 folder appeared.
You mentioned that Windows installation on the SSD is active, so you're not concerned about it. The recovered files seem intact in the Found.000 folder, with recognizable documents, photos, or music files. However, it's unclear whether these files will reappear in their original structure after recovery, especially for program-specific data like game saves.
It seems the main issue might be related to the RAW partition state and file system corruption during the initial setup. If you want to rebuild the structure, you may need more detailed recovery steps or a full disk image restore. Let me know if you'd like guidance on next actions.