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To the report about dysfunctional SSDs after a security update for Windows 11, a list of affected SSD controllers from Phison is now geistert durchs Netz. The company rejects the authenticity of the document and wants to take legal action.
Microsoft confirms disappearing SSDs on Windows 11. Here's how to avoid it
Problematic August 2025 Windows update KB5063878 is taking on ever greater proportions. Microsoft confirmed (via Windows Latest) that “we’re aware of these reports and are investigating with our partners.” Microsoft is referring to reports from users that storage drives are suddenly disappearing from Windows after installing the August update. This apparently happens after users install updates for games such as Cyberpunk 2077 or Honkai: Star Ra…
Windows Updates Temporarily Paused Due to Major User Issues: A Closer Look at Recent Challenges – Archyde
Archyde Windows 11 Update Linked to SSD Failures: Users Advised to Pause Installations August 21, 2025 A newly released Windows 11 update is sparking concern among users, with reports emerging of… You can read the full story here: Windows Updates Temporarily Paused Due to Major User Issues: A Closer Look at Recent Challenges.
Microsoft has acknowledged that a Windows 11 update may cause solid-state drive failures and is investigating the cause of the issue with partners. Some SSDs may become unrecognizable, freeze with a black screen, or format in RAW mode after continuously writing more than 50GB of data. The affected SSDs primarily use Phison controller chips. The cause of the issue and a fix have not yet been confirmed.
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