About this tag
The tag 'evo' on WindowsForum.com primarily refers to Samsung Evo solid-state drives (SSDs), such as the 860, 870, 840, and 970 Evo models. Discussions cover installation issues, compatibility, and performance optimization using tools like Samsung Magician. The tag also appears in the context of an ASUS P8P67-EVO motherboard and an HP Compaq Evo computer, where users troubleshoot Windows installation and boot problems. Topics include driver loading during Windows 11 setup, swapping SSDs, and resolving BSODs or restart failures. The content focuses on hardware-specific troubleshooting and storage device management.
  1. nicholda

    Windows 11 setup can't find drives

    Whilst attempting to install Windows 11 onto my new PC I am getting a message saying "We couldn't find any drives. To get a storage driver, click Load driver.". I am using an AMD Ryzen 5 5600x CPU with an ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II motherboard. The storage device is a Samsung 960 Pro...
    • nicholda
    • Thread
    • 960 pro ahci amd amd ryzen asus bios drivers error message evo installation motherboard pc build rog samsung storage storage drivers troubleshooting usb windows 11
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. P

    Windows 11 ity hard drives

    Are the Samsung Evo SSD 500GB 860 and the 870 interchangeable so I can just swap them out without conflict? I could either format the new or create a new simple volume, or better yet recover a Macrium image? TY
    • Peterr
    • Thread
    • 500gb 870 evo formatting hard drive image interchangeable macrium recovery samsung ssd storage swap volume
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. hop

    Windows 7 install windows 7 on samsung 970 evo ssd

    Hello Is it possible to install w7 right to aformentioned pcie disk booting from newest windows 7 usb (2019)? Or do i have install first to sata drive? Thank you.
  4. kemical

    Samsung Magician Update

    Samsung Magician has been updated to 4.3 along with firmware updates too.. Ref: http://www.maximumpc.com/samsungs_magician_43_software_supercharges_your_840_pro_and_evo_ssds Download: http://www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/minisite/SSD/us/html/about/SSD840EVO.html
    • kemical
    • Thread
    • cache computing data enhancements evo firmware magician management memory optimization performance pro rapid samsung security speed ssd storage technology update
    • Replies: 42
    • Forum: Software Updates
  5. V

    Windows 7 Random BSODs still

    Hi guys, I posted awhile ago with a BSOD issue that was resolved by setting the RAM freq to 1600mhz (as it should be.) Unfortunately I am still having issues with the odd BSOD and I am not sure what is causing it. I only have 1 BSOD in the minidump folder at this point as I have just done a...
    • vambrace
    • Thread
    • 2500k asus bsod clean install corsair cpu ddr3 error evo g.skill gtx 570 minidump overclocking p8p67 ram ssd storage system specs windows windows 7
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
  6. N

    Windows 7 Windows 7 don't restart

    I have installed windows 7 on a very old HP compaq Evo and it works perfectly but only if I switch OFF and ON, if I have to restart it just don't switch back ON it gives me a black screen. Can someone help me please on this.
    • nagravip
    • Thread
    • black screen boot issues compaq evo installation old hardware restart troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support