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: 

SSD connected to the wrong port – If the SSD port to which you have connected is SATA2 instead of SATA 3. This means your SSD might not be working to its full potential. Hence the issue. AHCI disabled – If Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is not enabled, your SSD might be able to work correctly and use SATA advantages. Bad sector on hard disk – If any sector on your SSD is corrupt or damaged, you might experience slow performance while using SSD. Bugs in Windows update – If the issue started just after updating your Windows, then the update might have bugs. This could cause slow computer issues and SSD performance issues.

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: 

Check if the SSD is connected to the SATA 3 port. Replug the SSD. Check if the BIOS is up to date. Make sure you have KB5007262 and KB5008353 updates installed 

1. Enable AHCI

1.1 Confirm if it is disabled

1.2 Make changes in Registry Editor

1.3 Makes changes in BIOS

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. SPONSORED 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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