Hi everyone! I've got an NVMe M.2 SSD that I think might be failing. According to CrystalDiskInfo, it's showing a 0% health status with some critical warnings. However, when I run the 'chkdsk /F' command, it says no problems were found with the file system. How can I determine if my drive is actually bad or not?
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Also, could you share what specific SSD model you have? It might help others give more tailored advice.
Take the warnings seriously! I usually use such drives for non-essential data because once you get warnings, you might want to treat it like a temporary scratch disk. If it's critical data, it's better to replace the SSD right away.
Keep in mind that Chkdsk only checks for file system errors, not the health of the SSD itself. If CrystalDisk says the SSD is in bad shape, make sure to back up your data immediately. If the SSD fails completely, you might lose access to your files for good!
You should trust the CrystalDiskInfo data. If it's showing that bad of a status, your BIOS might also give you warnings on boot unless you've disabled SMART checks. Chkdsk just means there hasn't been any corruption yet. How long it will last is uncertain, so don't trust it for important data, especially once it approaches its rated lifespan.
You should really check the SMART data from your drive. Just search for 'SSD SMART test Windows' to find a good program that can show you that info.
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