I recently added a new SSD to my PC to boost performance, moving my Windows installation over to it. However, ever since I switched to booting from the SSD, Windows Security has been identifying everything as a virus and removing my files, making my PC unusable. I'm looking for advice on how to resolve this issue and get my system back in working order.
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Classic case of interference! Your old HDD's installation might have had some issues, and now that you've moved to the SSD, it’s detecting those remnants as viruses. It’s a good idea to run a full malwarescan. If it keeps happening, consider restoring Windows or even formatting the SSD and starting over.
One possibility is that previous malware infected your old system and was dormant until now. You can try restoring the SSD to factory settings, which can solve the issue. Just remember to back up important files first!
It sounds like you might be dealing with some leftover malware from your old HDD. When you switched to the SSD, your clean installation flagged the remnants as threats. Make sure to do a full scan of your system using Windows Security or any reputable antivirus program. This should help clean up the issues. If that doesn't work, you might want to consider doing a fresh install of Windows on your SSD.
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