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DaxxonSawyer
Jan 15, 2026Iron Contributor
Windows 11 laptop suddenly displays a hard drive error message?
During use, the laptop suddenly displayed a hard drive error warning. The system may indicate a failed disk check, SMART alert, or file system corruption. There is concern that this issue could result in the loss of all data on the hard drive.
2 Replies
- MasonCookIron Contributor
Backup the data and replace with a new ssd instead for seucirty.
- JaydenFlashCopper Contributor
Please immediately run chkdsk C: /f /r from an elevated Command Prompt to check and repair hard drive errors, and back up all important data as soon as possible.