Recovering a crashed SSD c drive


needlenoses

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Ok, lets say that my Win 11 C drive has failed. (one of my fears.) I have 2 things to work with; 1 ESD USB (2024) stick and a Windows 11 system backup (redoing now). Oh, and you pros of course.
Which of these two would I use for the recovery. Like to have the process in my brain a bit just in case. Replace the offending drive, format it and boot off of the Stick.......................................
 
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Building a new desktop on the horizon; this was definitely a budget build based on circumstances at the time.
Some options:

a) move the problematic drive to an empty bay in another computer

b) purchase an inexpensive HD enclosure

c) use a bootable windows media creation tool (mct) (windows iso) and notepad

d) use another operating system on a bootable flash drive (ubuntu / linux)





Find a flash drive that you can format > create a bootable Ubuntu / Linux flash drive > boot using Ubuntu / Linux >

backup important files to another disk drive or the cloud



Create a bootable USB stick on Windows | Ubuntu tutorials

Create a bootable USB stick with Rufus on Windows | Ubuntu


Linux to the rescue! How Ubuntu can help a computer in distress | PCWorld


[Article] Rescue Files when Windows Won't Start - Microsoft Q&A
 

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Friend of mine used Ubuntu on a separate partition along with Win 10. Rather not as I have enough to think about than another operating system. This recovery SHOULD work just fine within the Win 11 environment. Thanks!!

Can I download your tutorial??
 
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windows 11 up tp date.AMD Rysen 5 5600 G32 gigNvidia GEFORCE RTX 2060 6 gig
OS
windows 11 up tp date.
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Self Built on ASUS board
CPU
AMD Rysen 5 5600 G
Motherboard
ASUS Prime B360-Plus
Memory
32 gig
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GEFORCE RTX 2060 6 gig
Sound Card
NVIDIA
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung Odyssey CG560 43 inch
Screen Resolution
1920 X 1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 2T SSD Primary/ Samsung 1T SSD secondary; WD 4T for PLEX Storage; WD 4T external also for Plex . Also 3 HDD drives for PLEX backup.
Case
Deepcool CG560
Keyboard
Logitech
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Logitech
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500 down/500 up 3 ms ping
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Edge
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Building a new desktop on the horizon; this was definitely a budget build based on circumstances at the time.
A backup image that has important files can be restored onto another disk drive.


This tutorial is using Macrium:

www.tenforums.com

Backup and Restore with Macrium Reflect

How to Create and Restore a System Image Backup with Macrium Reflect
www.tenforums.com www.tenforums.com
 

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HP
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Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz
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16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryType : DDR3 FormFactor : SODIMM Capacity : 8GB Speed : 1600
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NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
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IDT High Definition Audio CODEC; PNP Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E0
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Thanks I have Macrium on board but have yet to try it. Will have a look this weekend.
 

My Computer My Computer

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windows 11 up tp date.AMD Rysen 5 5600 G32 gigNvidia GEFORCE RTX 2060 6 gig
OS
windows 11 up tp date.
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Self Built on ASUS board
CPU
AMD Rysen 5 5600 G
Motherboard
ASUS Prime B360-Plus
Memory
32 gig
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GEFORCE RTX 2060 6 gig
Sound Card
NVIDIA
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung Odyssey CG560 43 inch
Screen Resolution
1920 X 1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 2T SSD Primary/ Samsung 1T SSD secondary; WD 4T for PLEX Storage; WD 4T external also for Plex . Also 3 HDD drives for PLEX backup.
Case
Deepcool CG560
Keyboard
Logitech
Mouse
Logitech
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500 down/500 up 3 ms ping
Browser
Edge
Antivirus
Defender
Other Info
Building a new desktop on the horizon; this was definitely a budget build based on circumstances at the time.
Macrium software performs some drive testing in that it may fail to make a new backup image.

If you want to test a drive there are multiple types.

A drive can pass multiple test types and fail on another.
 

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Windows 10Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryTyp...NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
OS
Windows 10
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz
Motherboard
Product : 190A Version : KBC Version 94.56
Memory
16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryType : DDR3 FormFactor : SODIMM Capacity : 8GB Speed : 1600
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
Sound Card
IDT High Definition Audio CODEC; PNP Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E0
Hard Drives
Model Hitachi HTS727575A9E364
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender
Other Info
Mobile Workstation
Got it. I do have V8 of Macrium on here to test from last year.2025-08-28_19-35-52.webp
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

windows 11 up tp date.AMD Rysen 5 5600 G32 gigNvidia GEFORCE RTX 2060 6 gig
OS
windows 11 up tp date.
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Self Built on ASUS board
CPU
AMD Rysen 5 5600 G
Motherboard
ASUS Prime B360-Plus
Memory
32 gig
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GEFORCE RTX 2060 6 gig
Sound Card
NVIDIA
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung Odyssey CG560 43 inch
Screen Resolution
1920 X 1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 2T SSD Primary/ Samsung 1T SSD secondary; WD 4T for PLEX Storage; WD 4T external also for Plex . Also 3 HDD drives for PLEX backup.
Case
Deepcool CG560
Keyboard
Logitech
Mouse
Logitech
Internet Speed
500 down/500 up 3 ms ping
Browser
Edge
Antivirus
Defender
Other Info
Building a new desktop on the horizon; this was definitely a budget build based on circumstances at the time.
If you want to test the drive:



Sea Tools > Long generic test

www.seagate.com

SeaTools | Seagate US

SeaTools - Quick diagnostic tool that checks the health of your drive.
www.seagate.com


It can run overnight while sleeping.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 10Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryTyp...NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
OS
Windows 10
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz
Motherboard
Product : 190A Version : KBC Version 94.56
Memory
16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryType : DDR3 FormFactor : SODIMM Capacity : 8GB Speed : 1600
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
Sound Card
IDT High Definition Audio CODEC; PNP Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E0
Hard Drives
Model Hitachi HTS727575A9E364
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender
Other Info
Mobile Workstation
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