Recent Windows Updates Raise Concerns Over Storage Drive Stability
In the realm of operating systems, Microsoft has long been regarded as a reliable steward of its Windows platform. However, recent updates have sparked a wave of concern among users of Windows 11 and Windows 10. A troubling bug linked to the latest Microsoft Defender update has emerged, causing significant stability issues that may render some solid-state drives (SSDs) and hard drives (HDDs) unreadable.
The issue first came to light through a tweet from a Japanese user known as Necoru_cat, who reported that the update introduced a glitch affecting the accessibility of storage drives. Alarmingly, this includes drives that house the Windows operating system itself, leading to potential system failures. According to reports from Neowin, the problem appears to be particularly prevalent in the latest 24H2 versions of Windows 11 and several updates for Windows 10.
Users across various platforms have echoed similar frustrations, expressing fears that their storage drives may be irreparably damaged. Neowin speculates that the root of the problem may lie with certain drives utilizing a specific NAND controller from the supplier Phison. The nature of the issues varies; some users have found that a simple reboot can resolve the problem, while others continue to face persistent challenges.
As investigations unfold, it has been noted that the bug is triggered during heavy write sessions to NVMe SSDs and HDDs, potentially leading to file corruption. The problem seems to manifest particularly when users are writing or backing up data exceeding 50 gigabytes. Unfortunately, the exact range of affected drive models remains unclear, leaving many users in a state of uncertainty regarding possible solutions, including firmware updates that could mitigate the issue. A similar situation was successfully addressed last year, raising hopes for a resolution in the current scenario.
