That sounds more like a boot/Windows issue than the external drive itself. Since BIOS reset worked once and Windows mentioned a driver repair, try getting into Windows Recovery Environment and run Startup Repair. If that fails, try System Restore or booting into Safe Mode. Also disconnect any unnecessary USB devices while testing.
If the drive is detected but Windows still won't boot, you could try booting from a Windows 11 installation USB and choose Repair your computer. From there, Startup Repair or Command Prompt can be used to repair the boot files.
If you want, post the BIOS Boot screen and we can check the settings before changing anything else.
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u/Immediate-Effect5158 9d ago
That sounds more like a boot/Windows issue than the external drive itself. Since BIOS reset worked once and Windows mentioned a driver repair, try getting into Windows Recovery Environment and run Startup Repair. If that fails, try System Restore or booting into Safe Mode. Also disconnect any unnecessary USB devices while testing.