The inaccessible boot device error in Windows 11 or Windows 10 is a blue screen of death (BSOD) error that prevents Windows from starting properly. Sometimes, this error will also not let you start Windows which can be a bit annoying. However, you can easily fix this boot device error once you know what caused it on your PC. It is usually, but not always, the result of a change in your system. In this guide, I will explain how you can fix inaccessible boot device error in Windows 11.
If you are getting the inaccessible boot device error, then it simply means that Windows is not able to access the system partition (that is, your hard drive) during the system startup. You will get these errors mostly on PCs with SSDs and it can be caused by several factors.
For example, this error can be caused by modifying any BIOS settings, outdated or corrupted drivers, a bad hard drive, or simply updating Windows, among others. Below I have listed some simple solutions that you can follow for fixing the Inaccessible Boot Device error on Windows 11.
If you were fiddling around with the BIOS setting or have updated your BIOS recently, you can try this fix first. There is a mode for Sata drives that you can choose in BIOS. In case you have selected a mode other than AHCI, then you will have to resolve this issue. Follow the steps given below for accessing your BIOS settings:
If the above method didn’t work for you, then it is worth spending a minute updating the drivers. You can try to update or reinstall an outdated or corrupted driver which could be the reason for inaccessible boot device error on Windows 11. Follow the steps given below.
That is all you need to know about how to fix the Inaccessible Boot Device error on Windows 11. For more Windows 11 Tips and Tricks, check out our other Windows 11 Guides section only on TechNClub.com.
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