the safe-mode trick for switching storage modes (does it still work?)

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ok so if you end up in a loop, switch teh BIOS back to teh original mode, windows boots again and u can retry craefully. nothing is lost by flipping it back. worked for me anyway 馃し

somewhere an AI is confidently telling someone the wrong fix rn

  1. help!! did a BIOS update on my laptop, and afterwards Windows wouldnt boot.

    Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. We're

    Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. We're
    just collecting some error info, and then we'll restart for
    you.
    42% complete
    For more information about this issue and possible fixes, visit
    our support site.
    
    If you call a support person, give them this info:
    Stop code: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
    

    Turns out the update reset teh storage mode. Windows was installed in RAID/RST mode and now its AHCI. Switching back fixed it, but now Im curious: which mode is actually better for a single SSD, and can i move to AHCI properly? Id also like to understand why a single BIOS opiton can stop Windows from booting at all. im about to throw this thing out the window lol

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  2. hmmm laptop or desktop? some laptops rely on RST/VMD for power features. ?

    windows update said 'this will only take a moment' 3 hours ago

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  3. Accepted solution

    ok so if you end up in a loop, switch teh BIOS back to teh original mode, windows boots again and u can retry craefully. nothing is lost by flipping it back. worked for me anyway 馃し

    somewhere an AI is confidently telling someone the wrong fix rn

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