The most bizarre event occurred on my PC last night.
The most bizarre event occurred on my PC last night.
Yesterday I started my PC as usual, but it immediately went into Startup Repair. I did everything possible to fix it, yet nothing worked. I watched some YouTube videos and attempted to troubleshoot, but without success. After some adjustments, I managed to create a bootable Windows ISO USB drive to install on a new drive, thinking my original SSD had failed. Once everything was set up and opened in Explorer, the "broken" disk appeared as "D:" and all my files and programs were intact. The Windows folder was still there, occupying about 25GB. I checked the disk manager and saw that the D drive was just a standard partition, not a Windows partition at all. It didn’t recognize it as a Windows disk anymore. I didn’t make any changes to the BIOS or Windows settings before yesterday. I tried using a system restore point from the Startup Repair menu, but it didn’t help even weeks ago. Now I’m wondering what happened and whether I can reinstall Windows 11 onto that disk without wiping it completely.
It's quite unusual... What kind of SSD is this? If it happens again, it might be a recurring issue. I wouldn't reinstall Windows or important files there. Move your data to another drive before further complications arise.
I’m trying to fix this Samsung SSD, but I need to figure out the issue without returning it. I don’t have the warranty proof yet, so I’m not sure how to proceed.
CrystalDiskInfo appears to be functioning properly. The firmware code 5B2QGXA7 looks secure based on recent searches.
Likely minor data loss at a single location, such as a Windows partition. Identifying the source is difficult since it can occur from any cause. If you're familiar with Windows, there should be a solution using recovery tools to fix it by repairing the boot.
The SMART values seem acceptable. It might be Windows that became corrupted. However, after attempting a repair and using a system restore point, the problem could stem from recent updates like Tetras. Another point is that you're running a fresh Win 11 installation with 24h2, which introduces some differences from older versions. A key change is that Bitlocker is enabled by default during a fresh install with Win 11 24h2, even in Home edition. Bitlocker secures data but can slow down SSD performance. It may also prevent access to Windows if the BIOS is updated without first disabling Bitlocker. For most home users, enabling Bitlocker is unnecessary—it mainly protects against physical theft of drives. You can usually locate your decryption keys in your Microsoft account here: https://account.microsoft.com/devices/recoverykey