So, I have a Lenovo running Windows 11, and it suddenly stopped booting up. It gets stuck on the Lenovo logo, and then it says 'no drive detected.' I've been dealing with a bunch of trolls online, including some from a site called Kiwi Farms, and I suspect they may have caused this. They've sent personal info to authorities in Vietnam, claiming I'm banned, and I'm worried they did something to my computer before crashing it. Is there any chance my computer can be fixed? Could they actually be messing with it, or are they just trying to scare me?
3 Answers
Kiwi Farms isn't operational anymore, so their threats are likely just bluster. It is possible to brick an SSD with malware, but it’s more likely that your SSD has simply died from age or other issues. I’d suggest trying another SSD, reinstalling Windows, and not letting these internet bullies get into your head too much.
First thing’s first, get into your computer's BIOS and check if the drive is listed. You can typically do this by pressing a certain key during boot—just look up your model for specifics. If you can't see the drive there, it might be time to consider a replacement.
If you suspect malware, I'd recommend running Windows Defender and Malwarebytes to check for any issues. If both come up clean, chances are your drive just failed. If you still think it’s malware, wipe the drive and do a fresh install of Windows. Best of luck with everything!
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