disk at risk (SMART event)

Question

Hi there, I have a gaming pc (March 2022) HP Omen 45L GT GT22-0004nx I just received a notification from Intel Rapid Storage Technology Application saying Disk at Risk ... etc (I didnt get the full message as I clicked on it)

When I clicked on it and tried to open the application it said to open to see more information...it does not open so I cannot resolve whatever this issue is.

I searched up on the Internet and people who've had this issue said that it's most likely a failing ssd (I will include screenshots of the message below)

Thank you for your time,

Best regards,

Answer 1

Before proceeding with any troubleshooting steps, the best option is to backup all your files to avoid any data loss on that drive.

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Then click your Start Button and just type cmd, then on the resulting list, right click Command Prompt and select' Run as Administrator'

run this command in Command Prompt and press Enter.

wmic diskdrive get status

Please provide a screenshot of the output from that command.

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Download the widely available free CrystalDiskInfo Utility.

Please provide a screenshot of what that indicates for all drives in your PC.

Answer 2

The Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST) “Disk at risk (SMART event)” message means the drive’s self‑monitoring (SMART) has reported a critical health problem and the disk is at high risk of failure.

Actions to take:

1. Immediately create a full backup of all important data from that PC to another drive or cloud location.
2. In Windows 11, open the built‑in disk health view to confirm the issue:
   • Select Start > Settings > System > Storage > Advanced storage settings > Disks & volumes.
   • Select the system SSD that RST flagged, then choose Properties.
   • Check the Drive health section for:
     • Any critical warning (for example, “Spare capacity is low”, “Reliability is degraded”, or “Drive is set to read‑only”).
     • The Estimated remaining life, Available spare, and Temperature values.
3. If Windows shows a critical warning or very low remaining life/available spare, plan to replace that SSD as soon as possible. Do not rely on it for long‑term storage.
4. After replacement, reinstall Windows or restore from backup to the new drive.

Do not suppress or ignore the SMART warning; it indicates a real risk of data loss even if the PC still appears to work normally.

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References:

• What to do about a critical warning for a storage device
• More about SSD storage devices