I recently upgraded my PC by adding a new SSD to improve its speed. I initially had Windows installed on my HDD, and after installing the SSD, I transferred Windows over to it. However, when I boot up the computer, Windows Security is scanning everything and treating it all as if it's a virus, which makes it impossible for me to use my PC. What can I do to resolve this issue?
3 Answers
It sounds like your previous Windows installation might have had some malware, and now that you're using a fresh SSD, Windows Security is picking up on all the old issues. You might want to run a full system scan using a reliable antivirus program to see what it's flagging, or consider doing a clean install of Windows on the SSD if problems persist. This might help you start fresh without any leftover malware issues.
Have you checked your Windows Security settings? Sometimes it automatically quarantines files it thinks are harmful. You can go into the quarantine section and review what it's flagged. Just make sure to double-check if those files are actually safe before restoring them.
This might be a common issue when changing drives! It's possible that your old install had a virus or issues that are now being flagged by your security software on the SSD. A good first step is to check for updates to your antivirus software and run a full scan. If that doesn’t work, you could try reinstalling Windows on the SSD to wipe everything clean.
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