Recent content by andrew129260

So after installing and using the new workstation pro, I quite like it. I like the snapshot feature a lot (which granted, I always had by just manually copying the virtual machine file somewhere, but it's nice) and the option to automatically install vmware tools on the latest version is super...

No an edge update would not do that. That is a long time frame unfortunately. Try right clicking on application and choose find and type in "idrive" or uninstall or even idrive uninstall and see what references you can find.

guess everything is fine now then. weird.

ok if you used a locking sata cable then either ignore the error and wait for the possibility of the drive to die, or get a replacement through warranty. Or just get a better brand. I unfortunately am not sure whats going on with it. The smart data seems to be fine.

Honestly with the brand being so unknown, its possible there is a bug in the firmware that is causing this. Or something is actually wrong with it. The fact that you haven't had it long I would just personally send it back and get something more name brand. Or even just a replacement and see if...

I never heard of that brand.......Kingspec. The reviews mention it dying as well. Ironically the reviews are a bit more positive on amazon but there are complaints there as well. And when I go to their page they don't seem to offer their own utility for looking at the health of the drive or for...

System Requirements In order to use Kingston® SSD Manager you must have: One or more Kingston® SSDs AHCI mode set in BIOS Administrator privileges in Windows® Note: Some older model Kingston® SSDs may not be supported by Kingston® SSD Manager x64 v1.5.X.X. In this case you may continue to use...

What does the kingston health app report? https://www.kingston.com/en/support/technical/ssdmanager Also, what does crystal disk info report?

Navigate to Settings > Personalization > Lock screen > Lock screen status. Then select Weather and more to show the detailed status on the lock screen. If you don’t want to see this experience, you can navigate to Settings > Personalization > Lock screen > Lock screen status and select None...

I thought about that as well, but it's extremely rare for that to have false positives, as it's usually focused on the really dangerous malware. But anything is possible.

You would need to look at the source for msi installer, not just the idrive. Looking through the logs there should report when it was uninstalled. But it may take some digging on your part. And without seeing the details text I wouldn't know. That would be a lot of screenshots. But look at the...

thanks @Bree, that was the link I meant to link to.

I used google vpn on my computer and liked it a lot for its simplicity. But I still have it on the pixel, so I can just use the vpn there and use hotspot on my phone to protect the laptop when im out, so not a huge deal. But I still dont see the reason for getting rid of it. Typical google...

More than likely it is accurate. I trust crystal disk info. Send it back. I have bought a 10TB drive from amazon and it verified correctly in crystal disk info that it was new. Showing only 1 power on count and 1 hour. You can also look up the drive serial number and see what the warranty...

welcome. yeah that is the recommended way the manufacturer wants them updated. Enable in bios, install app, find updates. But you don't have to use them.