Windows 10: Internal SSD secondary not the one which has windows installed is randomly disappearing...

Discus and support Internal SSD secondary not the one which has windows installed is randomly disappearing... in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; My secondary internal SSD randomly disappears from file explorer as well as Disk Management tool. Sometimes the SSD is shown but when you try to access... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by SreeNair, Sep 23, 2023.

  1. SreeNair Win User

    Internal SSD secondary not the one which has windows installed is randomly disappearing...


    My secondary internal SSD randomly disappears from file explorer as well as Disk Management tool. Sometimes the SSD is shown but when you try to access the files in it, it throws an error "Device which does not exist was specified". Not matter the scenario, a restart always fixes it, but it is frustrating when it happens suddenly in the middle of a work. Recently ran CHKDSK on it, Initial scan failed with the error "The type of file system is RAW" but then after restart I ran the scan once again, this time it was successful - "Windows has scanned the file system and found no problems. No furt

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    SreeNair, Sep 23, 2023
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  2. compupix Win User

    Windows Update Breaks Connection to Secondary Internal SSD

    Frequently running Windows Update will cause my secondary internal SSD to be uninstalled and not visible to Device Manager... or any other software. Sometimes an ordinary re-boot will solve the problem. Other times the latest update must be backed out to correct the problem. This breakage has happened at least 3 times this year.
    When Windows Update causes this problem, nothing can access the SSD. It cannot even be uninstalled, because it doesn't show up in the device list. When corrected, the drive is recognized as usual.
    The problem has always been resolved without opening the computer box.
    Drive: Internal Crucial (Micron) M500 SSD.
    All indications show the drivers are current. The current driver is Microsoft 6/21/2006 version 10.0.19041.789
    Windows 10.0.19042 Build 19042
    Dell XPS 8940 Desktop Computer
    Here is how System Information describes the secondary SSD

    Internal SSD secondary not the one which has windows installed is randomly disappearing... 346901d1632456105t-windows-update-breaks-connection-secondary-internal-ssd-ssd.png
     
    compupix, Sep 23, 2023
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    exodusprime1337, Sep 23, 2023
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  4. Internal SSD secondary not the one which has windows installed is randomly disappearing...

    Windows 10 1909 Causes Secondary Hard Drive to not be Recognized

    Installing the Windows 10 1909 Update causes my secondary hard drive to not be recognized.

    Steps to confirm issue:

    • Secondary drive not visible in Windows Explorer
    • Secondary drive not visible in device manager
    • Secondary drive not visible in disk manager

    Steps to replicate issue:

    • Installing 1909 update

    Steps to resolve issue:

    • Uninstall 1909 update

    Since updates can only be delayed for so long, an actual fix would be appreciated.
     
    Teknophile, Sep 23, 2023
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