Windows Update SSD Fears Quashed: Microsoft, Phison Find No Connection
Windows Update SSD Fears Quashed: Microsoft, Phison Find No Connection Widespread reports suggesting that recent Windows 11 updates, specifically KB5063878 and KB5062660, were causing solid-state drives (SSDs) to fail have been officially debunked by both Microsoft and SSD controller manufacturer Phison. For the past week or two, claims amplified by tech influencers on social media alleged that the August 2025 Windows security update was ‘bricking’ SSDs, particularly those utilizing Phison controllers. However, both companies have now concluded their investigations, finding…