Windows 11 SSD Bug Scare Over: Microsoft Clears August 2025 Update of Failure Claims
Windows 11 SSD Bug Scare Over: Microsoft Clears August 2025 Update of Failure Claims

A recent scare concerning potential SSD failures linked to the August 2025 Windows 11 security update has been officially debunked by Microsoft. Following a thorough investigation, the tech giant has found no connection between the update and the reported hard drive issues, offering significant relief to users and hardware manufacturers alike.
Initially, reports on social media suggested that the latest Windows 11 update could render SSDs undetectable, particularly when moving large volumes of data. However, Microsoft’s in-house testing failed to reproduce the alleged bug. This finding is further corroborated by independent tests conducted by Phison, a major SSD vendor, which ran over 4,500 hours of stress tests without encountering any faults related to the update.
The consensus now points to the initial claims likely stemming from an isolated, setup-specific issue rather than a widespread bug affecting the Windows 11 operating system. Microsoft continues to monitor user feedback but assures users that the August 2025 update is not responsible for SSD malfunctions.
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