Microsoft Denies Link Between Windows Update and SSD/HDD Failures
2025-08-30
Users reported SSD and HDD failures and data corruption after installing August's Windows 11 24H2 security update. Microsoft investigated and found no connection between the update and the reported issues. However, they advise users with drives over 60% full to avoid writing large files. Microsoft is collaborating with storage device partners to investigate further. Affected drives reportedly include those from Corsair, SanDisk, and Kioxia, with issues primarily occurring during heavy write operations. While some drives recovered after restarting, others remained inaccessible.
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