Lately, I've been encountering a problem every time I start my computer. There's a message on a black screen that says there is an error in the SMART detection. After some research, it seems like it might be related to my hard drive or SSD, but I'm not entirely sure. Should I keep using my PC until I can resolve this issue, or is it better to stop using it? Any guidance on how to fix this would be really appreciated! P.S. It also incorrectly lists that I have four keyboards and two mice connected, which isn't the case.
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You can skip the error message and boot into Windows. From there, download CrystalDiskInfo; it will help you check the SMART data on your drive. About the input devices, some gaming mice can show up as keyboards, so it’s not unusual to see multiple devices listed.
First things first, back up your data as soon as possible! If it is a hard drive or SSD error, you don’t want to risk losing important files. You can use an external drive or cloud storage for the backup. Once that’s done, we can look into troubleshooting further.
To figure out what’s happening, check what the specific SMART error is. Usually, a SMART error indicates that your drive may be failing, but without details, it's hard to assess how serious it is. If you start seeing warnings, it’s typically a sign that you’ll need to replace the drive soon.
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