I recently upgraded to Windows 11 and ran into a problem where I couldn't enable memory integrity due to a driver conflict. I found a guide that advised me to forcefully delete the conflicting driver. After doing so, my laptop acted as if it had been reinstalled. However, when I checked afterward, my SSD (which was my C drive) was completely gone from Windows Explorer. It's missing everywhere, including disk management and even the BIOS. I've tried reinstalling Windows and a few other fixes, but nothing has worked so far. I'm using an Acer Nitro 5 AN515-54.
3 Answers
If the SSD doesn’t appear in the BIOS, it indicates a more serious problem than just Windows. Make sure everything is connected properly. This might not be a software issue anymore, but rather something that could involve physical connections.
Regarding memory integrity, if it conflicts with a driver, it’s okay to leave it off. There’s no need to force it if it’s causing problems. Your main issue now seems to be that the SSD is missing, which is a bigger concern than just the memory integrity setting.
It's important to back up your data before making major changes. If your SSD isn't showing up even in BIOS, it might not just be a Windows issue anymore. Did you open your laptop at all? Sometimes a cable can get loose, which could cause the drive to disappear.
I didn't open my laptop, and I'm sure it's not a hardware issue since it all started after I deleted that driver.
Yeah, I just wanted to enable it, but now I'm facing this SSD issue after removing that essential driver.