Computer technical help.

[Argo]

Even if your SSD is set as your default storage, your HDD is still connected to your machine, try removing your HDD and see if the issues fixes, hopefully.

Is there anything I can do to check if it is my HDD causing it without taking it out of my PC?
My computer case is annoying to take apart.
And I don't want to buy a new HDD in case it's not the problem.

[Dixie]

You could try taking it to a local best buy or future shop (Ik your canadian) or something get them to run a diagnostic test if this error proceeds. They'd be more suited to handle this tbh.

[Nal]

have you formatted your hdd when you reinstalled windows

[Argo]

have you formatted your hdd when you reinstalled windows

No, I kept my HDD the same in case my SSD fails I can switch back to it.
(I googled my SSD and it has known problems of not lasting very long)
But on my HDD all I have is windows 10, no games or anything. It's basically just a backup in case my SSD dies.

[Nal]

just format both hdd and ssd and reinstall windows and i'm 90 percent it's gonna fix it

[Rev Reigns]

Is there anything I can do to check if it is my HDD causing it without taking it out of my PC?
My computer case is annoying to take apart.
And I don't want to buy a new HDD in case it's not the problem.

Maybe yes, try disconnecting it off of your machine and playing? I don't see why you'd want to buy a new HDD, if the SDD is working fine use it.

[Megumi]

Did u try reinstall driver?

[Aaron.]

Worked any of above solution? Let us know.


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[M1k3y]

I had the same problem. Do you happen to come across a clicking or any unusual sound coming from your HDD? If yes, then try unplugging your HDD, and blow into the wire holes to get rid of any dirty substance on/in the HDD. Clean it up with a feather duster, then plug it back into your computer. If all else doesn't work, that means your HDD is dirty inside, corrupted, or slowly dying.

[Argo]

So far it hasn't happened again, but if it does I'll try the above options again.
So if you can just archive this not delete it, so I can come back to check what other things to try.
I appreciate everyone's reply!!!!

And the reason I want an SSD and HDD is because my HDD is mainly for storage of other games and other stuff.
While my SSD is for the main games I play. But the SSD is only 240gb so it's not very big to just have alone.
And it's very pricey to get a bigger SSD.

And I don't format the SSD because I am told formatting an SSD can break it or something.

and no, I don't believe there is any weird sounds coming from my HDD.
But I might try and unplug it and make sure there's no dust in it if the problem happens again.


Once again, thanks for the replies!!

[Rev Reigns]

So far it hasn't happened again, but if it does I'll try the above options again.
So if you can just archive this not delete it, so I can come back to check what other things to try.
I appreciate everyone's reply!!!!

And the reason I want an SSD and HDD is because my HDD is mainly for storage of other games and other stuff.
While my SSD is for the main games I play. But the SSD is only 240gb so it's not very big to just have alone.
And it's very pricey to get a bigger SSD.

And I don't format the SSD because I am told formatting an SSD can break it or something.

and no, I don't believe there is any weird sounds coming from my HDD.
But I might try and unplug it and make sure there's no dust in it if the problem happens again.


Once again, thanks for the replies!!

Formatting SDD, or reinstalling windows is just like erasing on a sheet of paper, the more you erase the more is the paper ruined.

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[Wickins]

All of you are providing the worst kind of help with generic answers. No, removing the HDD from his PC WILL NOT do anything. If the operating system is installed on the SSD, the HDD will not coordinate with the operating system except for external storage and so has no reason to cause any of the freezes.

Have you restored your UEFI/BIOS to factory settings? Chances are, your CPU may have been overclocked which could mean instability every so often causing the system crash. Also, download MSI Afterburner and monitor your CPU temperature.

If all above fails, I can assure you it's an operating system bug or w/e. The freezing every few days causing a forced restart is notoriously known within Windows 10. The best I can suggest is to revert back to a previous update or update your existing OS. Worst case scenario, reinstalling Windows should completely fix your problem.

Formatting SDD, or reinstalling windows is just like erasing on a sheet of paper, the more you erase the more is the paper ruined.

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Are you seriously that dense? For starters, the only way you can damage an SSD is by physically throwing it at a wall or something. It's a solid state drive, no matter the amount of times you erase, format or write, it'll still be perfectly fine.

[Rev Reigns]

Are you seriously that dense? For starters, the only way you can damage an SSD is by physically throwing it at a wall or something. It's a solid state drive, no matter the amount of times you erase, format or write, it'll still be perfectly fine.

Some paki told me that. I don't know.

[Argo]

All of you are providing the worst kind of help with generic answers. No, removing the HDD from his PC WILL NOT do anything. If the operating system is installed on the SSD, the HDD will not coordinate with the operating system except for external storage and so has no reason to cause any of the freezes.

Have you restored your UEFI/BIOS to factory settings? Chances are, your CPU may have been overclocked which could mean instability every so often causing the system crash. Also, download MSI Afterburner and monitor your CPU temperature.

If all above fails, I can assure you it's an operating system bug or w/e. The freezing every few days causing a forced restart is notoriously known within Windows 10. The best I can suggest is to revert back to a previous update or update your existing OS. Worst case scenario, reinstalling Windows should completely fix your problem.



Are you seriously that dense? For starters, the only way you can damage an SSD is by physically throwing it at a wall or something. It's a solid state drive, no matter the amount of times you erase, format or write, it'll still be perfectly fine.

I am not very computer techy,but I do believe my brother and I did reinstall windows, and it still occurs.
I have a program that tells me my computer temp, and all the temps for everything are good.

[Synero]

Argo,if you have already ran Driver Scanner and problem is not solved download memtest86 (check some videos on youtube on how to use it) and leave it scanning your rams for about 8 hours.

[Aaron.]

Let's see if any solution worked for Argo or not.

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[Argo]

So far it hasn't happened for a few days, which is a good sign.

But if it happens again, I will ask to reopen this thread.
Thank you :)

[Aaron.]

So far it hasn't happened for a few days, which is a good sign.

But if it happens again, I will ask to reopen this thread.
Thank you :)

Glad we helped you.

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