Did my SSD just die?

[derp90]

I was in Windows when all of a sudden everything kind of went super slow and then stopped responding. I rebooted and got a BSOD with the message "BAD SYSTEM CONFIG INFO".

I tried various recovery methods, all unsuccessful.

I then tried reinstalling Windows to that drive, but it also failed.

The BIOS can see the SSD, but I can't seem to install Windows on it.

I think I should buy a new SSD, but I'm not 100% sure it's broken.

 

[R4ziel]

Yes, that sounds like a SSD failing, if you can't re-install windows on it it's expiry date has been reached'

How old is the drive?

 

[biometrics]

Try it on another machine to eliminate the PC.

 

[derp90]

Yes, that sounds like a SSD failing, if you can't re-install windows on it it's expiry date has been reached'

How old is the drive?

It is over 5 years old.

 

[ponder]

try on a different pc

 

[derp90]

try on a different pc

Only have one pc. I'm trying to install windows on a different drive and then seeing if I can read and write to the SSD.

 

[SYNERGY]

It is over 5 years old.

Sound's like it's time is up. I would get my data off asap.

 

[Electron1]

What is the usual life span of a SSD - not manufacturers Expected life span?

 

[derp90]

Sound's like it's time is up. I would get my data off asap.

Luckily just the OS and some reinstallable apps.