Problem with new Windows installation failing to access my hard drive.
Problem with new Windows installation failing to access my hard drive.
Hey guys,
As the title says, I am having some issues here....here is my build.
Cpu: amd 7800x3d
Gpu: msi GeForce Rtx gaming slim 4070 super
Mobo: msi tomahawk b650
Ssd: Samsung 980 pro 1 TV
Harddrive: WD Blue 1 TB
To be clear, I am probably a slight step above "amateur" when it comes to PC building. I put this together myself, but needed some help on where connections went and such, and as it has come alive I've been able to diagnose and fix everything expect this 1 thing.
Essentially, everything that I have installed on my SSD (OS, Steam, Firefox, Discord, etc, etc) works just fine. Not a single issue.
However, if I download -anything- onto my WD Blue (I named it P: to be cute), it will freeze my PC, stop responding, and eventually turn the screen black, forcing me to do a hard restart.
I know that you have to "activate" this drive after the fact so that Windows doesn't get confused as to where to install...and I thought I activated it correctly, but perhaps I didn't?
Here is a picture of what it looks like:
https://imgur.com/a/ZQSBiGB
View: https://imgur.com/a/ZQSBiGB
I feel like this is a super simple fix, but I am not sure where to go from here. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance, have a great day.
The HDD is brand new and in good condition.
Image: https://imgur.com/a/HMArOmF
View: https://imgur.com/a/HMArOmF