Windows 10: Win 10 - Unable to boot how can I tell if the SSD is RIP........?

Hello, hope someone can assist please?


I'm looking to help my friend fix their Win 10. All of a sudden, it fails to boot.


I've created a Windows 10 ISO disk. After booting with it, the only options available after selecting "Repair System" is entering CMD or "Start-up Repair". When I go into later it goes through diagnosis and then reports "Start-up Repair couldn't repair your PC" - and prompts to shut down.


I note the PC has an SSD - a Z400 Sandisk 128GB presumably for the Win install and a 1TB Seagate ST10003M003 HDD for storage.


I suspect given the PC is over 5 years old that the Sandisk has given up the ghost - even a little research suggests that these early SSD's weren't that reliable so I'm surprised it's lasted this long.


Anyway, when I go into DISKPART and LIST VOLUMES all I get is the HDD and DVD-ROM with the repair disk in.... see below....





Is there any way to be certain that the SSD has failed or should I just assume that, given the above?


Many thanks you wonderful people!!


Simon


* edited to quote precise windows error message

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Win 10 boots...

Interesting that it works on that oldie but goody laptop.

I don't notice any speed lags with Win-10 TP, but I'm using it on an i5-4670K system with an SSD for the boot drive, so it's snappy.

 

RIP CDs

Hi,

We suggest that you perform these steps and check if the issue persists:

• Press "Windows" + "E" button on the keyboard.
• Go to "View > Navigation pane" and select "Show libraries".
• Now in the navigation pane, right-click on the "Music" library under "Libraries" and select "Delete".
• Now right-click on the "Libraries" and select "Restore default libraries".
• Now try to rip.

We also suggest that you refer to this link. Burn and rip CDs.

Regards.

 

Win 10 boots...

Yes, it's called the Windows Technical Preview and you can get it here (ISO Download)

You'll have to sign up for a MS account using your email and a password.

I'm using it with a 480GB SSD as the OS drive and it ~does~ boot faster, much faster.
I also have a new Win-7 build with a pair of 120GB SSDs in RAID that takes longer to boot.