Microsoft Finds No Link Between Windows 11 Update and SSD Failures, But Concerns Persist

Microsoft Finds No Link Between Windows 11 Update and SSD Failures, But Concerns Persist

Microsoft Finds No Link Between Windows 11 Update and SSD Failures, But Concerns Persist Reports of sudden SSD failures following the August 2025 Windows 11 update stirred widespread concern among users, raising fears that the latest patch might be damaging storage devices. However, after an in-depth investigation, Microsoft announced it found no evidence that the Windows 11 update is responsible for these drive failures. The Issue at Hand Since…

Microsoft issues a fresh statement on Windows 11 update SSD corruption reports

After Microsoft released the Windows 11 KB5063878 update on August 12, some users, particularly from Japan, claimed that the patch destroyed their SSDs. Later, Microsoft told Windows Latest it’s aware of the SSD data corruption reports and is investigating. But it turns out Microsoft’s internal tests found the patch does not break SSDs after all. “After thorough investigation, we have found no connection between the August 2025 update and the ty…