I recently ran into a problem where my Windows installation media isn't detecting any SSDs. My Windows unexpectedly got corrupted three days ago, and now when I attempt to reinstall it, nothing shows up. I've even tried using a different SSD, but I still face the same issue. I did some research and found that it might be related to Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST), but I can't seem to find an option to disable it in my laptop's BIOS. I even attempted to install Windows on my SSD using a different PC, but when I moved it back to my laptop, I encountered an "Inaccessible_Boot_Device" error. Does anyone have any advice or solutions on how to fix this? Thanks!
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It sounds like your SSD might not be properly recognized due to the storage mode in your BIOS. Try changing it to AHCI instead of IRST/RAID; this can often resolve detection issues during Windows installation. Just remember that cloning or moving a drive with Windows installed from one PC to another usually doesn't work, which seems to be the problem you're facing now.
Before you do anything else, I’d recommend checking out some command line fixes. A friend had a similar issue and managed to resolve it with a command that was likely pulled from a source they found online. It’s worth experimenting with!
If you're having trouble with your SSD showing up, a common fix is to go into the BIOS settings and press Ctrl + S. This could bring up an option to disable VMD, which might be causing the issue. I had the same problem, and it worked for me!
You mentioned you’ve tried different SSDs; have you checked the physical connections? Reseating the SSD can sometimes help if it’s not connected properly. Also, if everything seems fine, consider making a bootable USB drive with Windows installation as a last resort. It's pretty straightforward, just need an 8GB USB drive.
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