I cannot open files, or create new files. My PC performance has declined dramatically over the last week.

[Isaac Bannon]

Hello,I am using Windows 11 currently. A while back, I began a cumulative update on my PC, along with installing new drivers. During this time, it was quite cloudy outside (yes this detail is important). So I began to install all the updates, when suddenly, it began to rain. I didn't think much of it so I continued. At this point, my PC began to restart to install everything. Out of the blue, lightning struck near my house and the electricity in my suburb went out instantly. I am pretty sure this has damage my HDD. Ever since I regained electricty (this was about a week ago), my PC has began t

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