04-09-2023, 10:22 AM
Solution:
After trying various tools in both Windows and Linux, to no avail, it was suggested to me that I try Disk Genius for Windows. This was able to see the underlying structure of the disk and delete all partitions. At which point it became visible and available for use in Disk Windows Manager.
NB. During my testing I had been able to boot off of the SSD (at least when it was attached directly to the motherboard) and perform basic ventoy functions. Though, clearly, not being able to mount the drive to load any ISOs onto it made it rather pointless like this
Something about the ventoy setup process clearly made this drive hostile to both Windows and Linux.
After trying various tools in both Windows and Linux, to no avail, it was suggested to me that I try Disk Genius for Windows. This was able to see the underlying structure of the disk and delete all partitions. At which point it became visible and available for use in Disk Windows Manager.
NB. During my testing I had been able to boot off of the SSD (at least when it was attached directly to the motherboard) and perform basic ventoy functions. Though, clearly, not being able to mount the drive to load any ISOs onto it made it rather pointless like this
Something about the ventoy setup process clearly made this drive hostile to both Windows and Linux.