Windows 10: ”Working on it…” when I try to open a specific drive SSD

When I open file explorer and try to open a specific drive SSD it just says “Working on it…” indefinitely. This all started when I was deleting large files off of it to clear up space. I can still view the drive’s properties and all that, I just can’t access anything on it. I did several scans already to no avail. What do I do now?* Changed to a question * Original title: "Working on it..."

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Cloning to SSD then swapping drive letters


@SamHobbs
What you want done is very simple and can be done in short period of time. Here's my suggestion:
There's 2 modes that Windows can be installed: UEFI and the old legacy MBR. Open Disk Management, look at the disk where your C drive is, if there's a

1. EFI System Partition, your Windows was installed using UEFI.
2. System Reserved partition, your Windows was installed using MBR

Next, Connect your SSD to an available Sata port (no need to format or do anything). Download: Macrium Reflect Free . Install and run. Follow the steps below:

1. From Macrium, click on image this disk under your C drive and save it to either an Internal or External Drive. This will create a single backup image of the whole disk containing your C drive.
2. Again, from Macrium, click on Restore tab and select the image created from step 1, Select your SSD as the destination drive, click Next->Finish
3. Exit Macrium. If your Windows was installed using MBR, Open disk management and make sure the SSD is marked "Active" else go to next step.
4. Shutdown your PC. Disconnect the HD containing Windows C drive then connect your SSD to it.
5. Reboot. Your PC should boot and the Windows should have C as the drive letter.

NOTE: The procedure above is to backup your Windows to an image file then copy it back to the SSD. This ensures proper cluster size aligment for the SSD. In addition, Macrium also perform Trimming for the SSD. This is more preferable than cloning.

 

Which SSD for Hard Drive Cache?

I have. Show some current evidence that the problem still exists such that all Samsung SSDs are "absolute crap".

True. But logic also dictates that unless specific requirements (including budgets) are made clear by the OP in the opening post, they should be open to other suggestions that were sincerely presented - suggestion that perhaps they had not considered. Instead of lashing out with puerile insults and tirades.

You are the one who keeps harping over this. I said once and only once that I would take the plunge on a 1TB SSD. I did not suggest it again - especially after you came with your little tirade. And it is you still having cows over something that was dropped.

In fact, I suggested a $36 Mushkin alternative which you totally ignored and then continued your little rant.

So good luck with your cache SSD.

 

SSD & HDD installed drives not visible

Hi All,

SSD & HDD installed drives not visible after checked windows update and re-plugged wifi usb. and my microsoftware is Windows Feature Experience Pack. please suggest me how to get SSD & HDD back. and after clicked on shutdown it is taking more than 2 to 3min to getting shutdown please help me on this issue.

i followed Prompt command steps,

PC manage drive

restarted system

noting is worked.

Thanks in advance with seeking permenent salution.