When updating a piece of software as large and complex and old as Windows, you’re inevitably going to break something every once in a while. Microsoft tracks known issues here—generally they affect ...

Earlier this month, Microsoft released the August 2025 security update for Windows 10 and 11. Shortly after, a rather concerning report emerged about Windows updates breaking SSDs and corrupting data.

Word is circulating around the Internet that the latest Windows 11 update may be causing some potentially serious problems for SSD owners. More specifically, some users in Japan have reported that ...

Before proceeding with advanced troubleshooting steps, try some preliminary fixes. If your computer sometimes fails to recognize your SSD, it might not be seated properly in the slot. Open your ...

Recap: Reports suggest that a Windows 11 security update released in early August may be the cause of HDD and SSD failures during large data transfers. However, the extent of the issue remains unclear ...