Windows 10: Microsoft claims that recent Windows updates did not kill SSDs on some systems

Reports about damaged solid state drives (SSD) started to appear online shortly after the release of the August 2025 security updates for Windows. According to the report, the issue was caused after installation of the latest updates for Windows 11, version 24H2.

It was reproducibly according to the reports and involved copying large number of files or large files to the drives continuously. The SSDs would become inaccessible in worst case, which a reboot sometimes, but reportedly not all the time, would fix.

Microsoft confirmed that it was aware of the reports and investigating the issue. At least one manufacturer, Phison, also confirmed that it was investigating the issue.

Earlier this week, Phison published a statement on the issue. The company said that it could not reproduce the issue after running over 4,500 cumulative testing hours on drives that were said to be affected by the issue. Also, it stated that no customers or partners came forward with claims that their drives were affected during that time.

Microsoft published an update on the Admin Portal claiming that the Windows 11 update has nothing to do with the SSD problem. Microsoft writes: "After thorough investigation, Microsoft has found no connection between the August 2025 Windows security update and the types of hard drive failures reported on social media. As always, we continue to monitor feedback after the release of every Windows update, and will investigate any future reports."

The root cause of the issue remains unclear. Both Microsoft and Phison suggest that it could be related to another, yet unknown, issue that affects the systems of users who noticed the problems.

This pretty much leaves affected Windows users on their own in finding the root cause of the issue. Since the issue is caused by copying large amounts of data to an SSD that is at least 60 percent full, it is advised to avoid this scenario, if possible. This could involve using a different internal or external hard drive for larger write operations, if available, or postponing certain operations, such as the installation of a large game, or larger updates.



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Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
\Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file1

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\Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file2
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\Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file3
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\Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file4
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\Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file5
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
\Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file6
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\Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file7
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\Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file8
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
\Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file9
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you get the idea. ( too lazy to put it in a for loop and test it.

or just open regedit and remove all the fileX from that key.

 

Microsoft signals end of Paint program

Microsoft has confirmed that it will continue to offer its graphics program Paint.

In a recent update, it had listed Paint as a feature that would be either removed or no longer developed.

Paint, renowned for its simplicity, has been part of the Windows operating system since its launch in 1985.

Microsoft suggested it would not remain on Windows 10 by default but did say it would be available for free on the Windows Store.

BBC news Report here
Microsoft Paint avoids brush with death

 

Most Recent Windows 10 Update Killed Sound


What kind of speakers do you use and meaning it killed your speakers ? Maybe speaker connection is an issue, but most likely something with sound device settings or drivers. What exact steps have you tried. Anyone of filling in system specs here or listing them as it helps us more to help you.