The issue is with the SSD.
The issue is with the SSD.
I purchased a new SSD and set up an OS that isn’t activated—Windows 10 Home. I downloaded the drive for storage and for my GPU, which is AMD and Renaline. I played a few games, but soon noticed the Windows virus scanner alerted me about potential threats blocking access. The PC then slowed down, showed errors, shut down, or booted BSOD. I ran various commands like -sfc /scannow, dism, chkdsk with /f/r and -attributes disk clear readonly, suspecting write protection. I performed three clean installs or format attempts, but the issues persisted. Before that, everything worked fine on an HDD. After switching to another OS and installing games, I played on a different HDD without problems (though I’m worried about the AMD/Renaline files). I think the problem might be the SSD itself, possibly due to a trojan or other malware. I’m hoping for some guidance but will keep trying. If it doesn’t resolve by the 5th or 6th, I might look into using a warranty. Specs: i5 9400, 2x8GB HyperX Beast 3200MHz (capped at 2666MHz), B365M DS3H Gigabyte PSU, 80+ Bronze, FSP something.
It’s worrying, but it seems the antivirus scan was triggered because something attempted to connect, and it successfully blocked it. Do you have another storage device connected to the system? I understand you swapped the operating system drive, but is there a different one that might be storing harmful files? Having another drive available could help prevent future intrusions after a new installation.
I checked with MalwareBytes and discovered nine problematic malware entries that took control of the system. I isolated them to prevent further issues. Now I’m unsure whether the problem stems from my PC being vulnerable or the SSD itself.
1. Where were the games and software files obtained from?
2. Was there a program installed that lets you run the installer you already have (such as storing it on another drive or portable device)?
3. Did you create the Windows Installer using Microsoft’s Windows Media Creation tool, which was downloaded directly from Microsoft?
1. mainly from Microsoft Edge which includes: -mozilla, chrome, malwarebytes, steam, discord, winrar, vlc, hard disk sentinel, riot games valorant, epicgames. I also checked the files on Virustotal so far—no issues found.
2. uncertain. I only connected the SSD to reduce checking for errors. Surprisingly, it worked for a few hours after installation, but after reopening it, the critical process crashed.
3. Yes, I even swapped it out and followed your YouTube guide. Should I just remove the quarantined files in Malwarebytes? @dedayog @poinkachu
You're asking about what an installer program does, and you're curious if you've ever downloaded games from Steam or Epic without actually installing them. An installer program is software that prepares and sets up a game for your device, handling files, permissions, and configurations before the game runs. Even if you haven't played any games yet, downloading them through these platforms often requires an installer to get everything working properly.
The problem seems linked to the new SSD from Kingston or possibly the OS driver installation. The issues with SFC, CHKDSK, and DISM suggest a deeper system instability rather than just a file error. I'm considering whether the SSD itself might be the cause or if driver conflicts are involved. I plan to reinstall Windows again in the hope it resolves the matter.
When you obtain a texture pack for Minecraft, a pop-up appears asking for installation tools like Billy Bob's Install Manager. After selecting the option, you proceed to install the pack along with several other items. Typically, you don’t want those additional components. However, you need to verify your internet connection—router, modem, firewalls, etc. You might have a faulty SSD, but that’s uncommon. Where did you source your operating system media? How was the flash drive created for installation? Something feels off here, as an intrusion block shouldn’t be normal. It seems to come from another source, which is crucial to investigate.