I recently had my old laptop break down due to a faulty CPU, and I'm now using an Acer Aspire Go 15. I was told my ASUS ROG STRIX NVMe SSD would work just fine, but I'm experiencing a BSOD with an 'Inaccessible Boot Device' error. It seems like there might be a compatibility issue with the Acer drivers. Is there a way to make it work without losing my data, or is there no hope?
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If you can access Windows in Safe Mode, try checking the C:WindowsMinidump folder for any dump files. They can provide crucial insights into what's causing the BSOD. If you find them, zip up the folder and upload it to a file sharing site for further analysis. This might help identify if there are any specific driver issues you need to deal with.
You really can't just move a boot drive between two different machines and expect it to work without issues. The drive itself is fine, but the Windows installation needs a fresh start. Backup your data, format the drive, and then install Windows cleanly. It might seem tedious, but it'll allow your new laptop to run smoothly.
It sounds like you're running into common issues when swapping drives between different systems. What you can try is backing up your important files and then doing a clean install of Windows from a USB stick. This usually resolves the incompatibility problems. Just make sure to save your data first! You might also want to look for the error codes to create a new boot partition, which can sometimes help without wiping everything.
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