System partitions retain raw data following unexpected failure.
System partitions retain raw data following unexpected failure.
I recently changed my PC from AM4 to AM5, updating almost every part—CPU, board, and RAM. My SSD is an ADATA XPG Blade S70. I didn’t switch Windows during this switch and used it normally for about a month without problems. Recently, the system shut down on its own. Now I can’t boot from my Windows drive; Startup Repair isn’t working, performance is slow, and shutdowns aren’t clean. I tried opening Command Prompt with a Windows 11 USB to check the disk. DiskPart shows all volumes as RAW, CHKDSK can’t run, and TestDisk failed because the setup isn’t a full OS and I don’t have another machine. I need help recovering data from drives D: and E:. I’m fine reinstalling Windows on C: if needed, but I’m worried it might affect D: and E: which hold important files. I’m okay deleting small partitions (100 MB and 500 MB) along with C: to start fresh, but want advice on the best way to recover. Is this a hardware fault, software issue, or SSD problem? What’s the safest path forward? Thanks!
You might only have messed-up partition details, making recovery fairly simple with the right tools. In the worst case, the SSD completely failed, erasing all your data. Avoid touching the drive at all.