Encountering the "kernel security check failure" error during SSD upgrades
Encountering the "kernel security check failure" error during SSD upgrades
I'm working on improving the SSD in your DELL G5 5590 from a 500GB NVMe to a 4TB Samsung 990 Pro NVMe. I used Windows MediaCreationTool_Win11_23H2.exe to make a flash drive, transferred the 500GB SSD, and installed the larger 4TB one. After connecting the flash drive via USB, powering on the PC and pressing F12, I selected UEFI Boot from USB. The system launched, displayed the DELL boot-up logo, then displayed a blue screen with a "kernel security check failure" error. I repeated the process multiple times, using the same 500GB drive and a different USB thumb drive, but still encountered the issue. I ran the sfc /scannow command in the command prompt to repair any damaged files before starting again. The problem persists despite these steps. Could the increased size of the new SSD be causing the issue? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I restored the 500GB to rebuild the flash drive and then installed the new 4TB drive to attempt a transfer. I did this multiple times, but each time encountered the same issue—a blue screen with the "kernel security check failure" error.
Is the 500 GB storage device running a Windows setup? Has it functioned properly before?
I believe this might be connected to Secure Boot. You should see a different error if the new drive needs drivers. Press F2 to enter BIOS—verify your current settings. Once the new drive is installed, go back to restore BIOS settings to factory defaults. Restart and return to BIOS to adjust preferences. AHCI is better than RAID in the storage options. Consider reinstalling Windows. If the issue persists, try re-seating memory. If errors continue, a hardware problem is likely.
Consider the possibility of cloning again, especially with your previous experience using an older machine.