I was trying to delete files from my external SSD and ended up running multiple deletion sessions to save time. Unfortunately, my computer became unresponsive, and I'm worried about potential data loss. Should I wait to see if it unfreezes on its own, or is there a better way to safely shut it down without risking data corruption? I'd really like to keep my data intact. Any advice would be appreciated!
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Running multiple file deletions can actually slow things down and cause your system to lock up, since access to the drive is split. If the deletion process seems stuck, give it a little time first. If there's no progress after a while, you might need to cancel the extra deletion sessions.
Check if the disk activity light is on; that can tell you if anything's still transferring. If your machine seems totally locked up and the light is off, it could mean it's really frozen. You mentioned trying to update the firmware too, which is smart! If you're facing consistent freezing issues, you might want to look into SSD compatibility with your laptop.
Yeah, I noticed the blinking light is more of an idle mode now, which makes me anxious. I had no problems before, but I’ll definitely keep an eye on compatibility issues moving forward.