Microsoft claims Windows 11 is innocent of killing SSDs – but the mystery continues

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September 1, 2025, 2:46 PM

• •Microsoft's investigation found no connection between the August 2025 Windows security update and reported SSD failures.
• •Despite the findings, some users still report drive failures after the update, leading to ongoing confusion.
• •Microsoft suggests that the reported issues might be coincidental or related to underlying hardware faults exacerbated by the update.

Microsoft investigated reports of SSD failures following the August Windows 11 update and found no direct link. The company collaborated with partners, including SSD manufacturers like Phison, without uncovering evidence of the update causing the failures. Despite Microsoft's findings, some users continue to report drive failures, leading to speculation about coincidence or potential underlying hardware issues. The situation remains unresolved, with Microsoft promising to monitor future reports.

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