I recently built my first PC and everything seems to be running well, but I have some concerns. When I start my computer, it keeps scanning and repairing Drive C. Even if I skip this, running various scans shows no issues. I used SeaTools and it reported that my drive is fine, and chkdsk didn't find any problems either. However, CrystalDisk shows my drive status at 100%, but with a 'critical warning' on attribute 01, which has all zeros for the raw numbers. I own a Lexar NM620 2TB SSD, and I'd like to know if this might indicate a hardware issue, or if I was given a faulty drive. Any advice on resolving this or easing my worries would be appreciated, as I really don't want to replace it.
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It could point to an issue with the SSD's internal controller. I recommend backing up everything as a precaution. Also, check if there are updates available for your motherboard's BIOS and the Lexar SSD firmware. If the warning remains after that, it might be a sign that the drive is faulty. Since it's new, look into initiating a warranty replacement; having a critical warning on a new drive isn't normal.
When you mentioned putting the PC together, did you install Windows on a new, blank drive, or did you transfer it from another machine?
The old computer was pretty much dead weight. The SSD was brand new and I installed Windows on it fresh.
The 'critical warning' from attribute 01 can be misleading. If it shows a value of zero, you're likely in the clear. It's good that SeaTools didn't find any issues. If you're still concerned, you might want to run a long self-test with SeaTools just to be thorough. If you’re not using the PC for long, consider doing a fresh install of Windows for peace of mind!
Yeah, I ran SeaTools again, and thankfully it reported no problems. It's a relief to know there aren't any critical errors.
Do you have any good recommendations for backup tools? I had some problems with OneDrive creating duplicate files because of my setup.