I've been experiencing frustrating issues with my 5-year-old HP Envy x360 convertible 15-cn0xxx laptop. Every 2-3 days, I find myself needing to do a clean reinstall of Windows 10 due to persistent drive errors. After allowing drive repair, essential components like explorer.exe and .NET Framework have been corrupted, resulting in major functionality loss. I've been using tools like CrystalDiskInfo, CMR, and Hard Disk Sentinel, which all indicate that my hard drive is healthy. I've tried various recovery options and commands, but nothing has worked. I'm puzzled because my laptop operates normally, aside from the recurring error notifications. Is my HDD actually failing, or is it something fixable? I'd really appreciate any tips—I'm exhausted from this issue!
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It sounds like there's definitely something wrong with your drive. The software you're using checks the SMART data, which is a good initial assessment, but it's not always reliable. At this point, considering the age of your hard drive, it might be time to replace it with an SSD. They're relatively inexpensive and can significantly improve your system's performance too. Just make sure to check compatibility before buying one! It's also a straightforward upgrade—most people can handle it if they follow a quick tutorial.
I appreciate the reply! I'm not too comfortable with hardware changes, but I watched a couple of videos, and it seems manageable. Are there specific SSDs you recommend, or can I go with any model?