I have had quite a few days like that, not through a dud ssd drive though.................just windows 10 mainly...
I feel your pain mate....

Thanks, Dan.

Most irritating thing so far was setting up a Microsoft account and then being unable to change the PC from referring to me with my full name. It's my bloody computer, I should be able to set it up however I bloody want!

First world problem but at least it's up and running.

Ah yes, like when I wanted to set up Outlook Express again after a re-installation.
I fill in the email, and forget the password or something to verify, I get told to use the code that has been emailed to me....
How the feck do I do that, since I can't use my email account !

I feel for you Strap. My 8 year old HP desktop was totally overwhelmed by the latest programmes so I went to look for a replacement. I bought a cool if overpriced Asus laptop. Installed WoT and it’s fantastic. Naturally Microsoft didn’t want me to transfer Office et al., so I uninstalled WoT and all my other games from the old desktop and lo and behold the old bugger started working again. Agony saved.

Are there any Star Wars fans in here?

Me. XD