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How to Fix SSD Freezing on Windows 11: A Step-by-Step Guide
Make sure you have Windows 11 KB5007262 installed
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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SSD works fasterthan HDD and allows smoother operation on Windows. However, it is not free from issues. For example, some users have complained that their SSD keeps freezing on Windows 11 for no reason. It can be frustrating but don’t worry; it is fixable.
Here, in this guide, we will talk about all the expert-recommended fixes to resolve the problem right after discussing the causes of its occurrence.
What causes the SSD keeps freezing on Windows 11 issue?
There could be various possible reasons for SSD freezes issue; some of the popular ones are:
What can I do if the SSD keeps freezing on Windows 11?
Before diving into troubleshooting methods, make sure you go through these preliminary checks:
1. Enable AHCI
2. Check if your SSD is 4K aligned
3. Repair bad sectors
Is the Windows 11 SSD freezing issue resolved?
Microsoft released a few updates to address the Windows 11 SSD freezing issue. The tech giant first released KB5007262 in 2021 to resolve the SSD performance issues.
However, some of the problems after were still left unaddressed, which later were resolved with KB5008353. This update also fixed 30 more topics related to performance and other reported cases.
So, these are some methods you can use to fix the SSD freezing issue on Windows 11. If nothing has worked for you, it is advised to take a backup of your drive, format it and reinstall Windows 11 to fix the issue.
Please let us know in the comments section below if you have any questions or concerns related to the SSD freezing up.
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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