Unable to start Windows after SSD change
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Hello,
My PC (from 2012, a Samsung 530U) was showing signs of aging and started crashing at Windows startup.
I suspected a problem with the hard drive (original HDD) because of issues when checking Windows files. I also ran a scan of the HDD from another PC using CrystalDiskInfo and another hard drive scanning software --> failing hard drive, with many bad sectors (200, I believe). I read online that it would soon be out of order.
I then bought a 480GB SSD (Crucial BX500). After installing it in the PC, I installed Windows 7 from a bootable USB stick onto the SSD; the installation went well until the PC restarted (to finalize the installation), but it just returned to the initial Windows installation page, and the process keeps repeating in a loop. I read on the forum that I should remove the USB stick just before it restarts (so that the boot happens from the SSD), which I did: Problem --> the PC doesn't start and stays on the loading page with the Samsung logo indefinitely.
I've tried the process several times; I don't know where the problem lies. (I also tried the procedure with Windows 10, same issue)
I have a cable to connect the SSD to my second PC via USB.
If you have any solutions, thank you.
My PC (from 2012, a Samsung 530U) was showing signs of aging and started crashing at Windows startup.
I suspected a problem with the hard drive (original HDD) because of issues when checking Windows files. I also ran a scan of the HDD from another PC using CrystalDiskInfo and another hard drive scanning software --> failing hard drive, with many bad sectors (200, I believe). I read online that it would soon be out of order.
I then bought a 480GB SSD (Crucial BX500). After installing it in the PC, I installed Windows 7 from a bootable USB stick onto the SSD; the installation went well until the PC restarted (to finalize the installation), but it just returned to the initial Windows installation page, and the process keeps repeating in a loop. I read on the forum that I should remove the USB stick just before it restarts (so that the boot happens from the SSD), which I did: Problem --> the PC doesn't start and stays on the loading page with the Samsung logo indefinitely.
I've tried the process several times; I don't know where the problem lies. (I also tried the procedure with Windows 10, same issue)
I have a cable to connect the SSD to my second PC via USB.
If you have any solutions, thank you.
