Windows 10: CRITICAL BUG: As of a semi-recent update, Windows 10 will randomly disconnect all storage...

This is a bug report, not a question. I'm not sure where else to post this, but it should be promptly fixed as it is a problem that can affect all W10 users.


Ever since I updated around 2-3 months ago, Windows 10 has been randomly disconnecting all of my storage drives (HDDs, SSDs) from the system (including my boot drive), causing all sorts of IO read/write problems. W10 remains running because it is still loaded in memory.


Not being able to open or save files is a given, but random freezing and halts are another major problem. Restarting or shutting down can fail as the OS is unable to read/write, meaning a forced restart is necessary. It looks like this in the Task Manager:





As you can see, no storage drives are visible because the OS has disconnected them. The only way to rectify this issue is to restart the computer (by force). Going to the Device Manager to Scan for Hardware Changes does not redetect them, and attempting to access Storage/Disk Management does not work either.


This bug probably occurs once every two weeks or so, but that is a ballpark estimate. My PC is a workstation, so it is running all the time except for when I sleep it for the night. I never restart or shut down unless I absolutely need to.

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Windows 10 Ethernet connection randomly disconnects

As it happens randomly and always happens on a bad time, i have forgot to check the logs and it has been hours already.

I've bought the tp-link adapter, should arrive by tomorrow or wednesday, hoping that will fix my issue. Will keep you guys updated. Thanks again!

 

Windows 10 Ethernet connection randomly disconnects

Hello,

So this issue has been annoying me since i have changed my old i5-4670 with a ryzen.

Ethernet: Realtek 8111H (MSI X370 Gaming Plus)
Modem/Router: Airties Air 5760

What i have tried so far to fix my issue:

• Re-installing Windows
• Updating Ryzen chipset drivers
• Updating Realtek LAN drivers (both from MSI & Realtek)
• Updating MSI' LAN releated drivers (MSI Gaming Lan Manager)
• Replacing ethernet cable
• Restarting router to factory settings

Still no luck, keeps happening randomly. Sometimes it is stable for days then it is not stable for 20 mins. Happening when gaming or idle, or while streaming via steam link.
Windows' own issue fixer thingy fix the issue for the moment, re-plugging the cable, disabling & enabling the ethernet adapter also fixes the issue for the moment.
Also i am the only one having this issue in the network, TV and phones are still connected to wifi.

It is started to be real annoying, so time to get help to fix the issue from TPU. Thanks in advance! *I Love TPU :lovetpu:

 

Windows 10 Ethernet connection randomly disconnects

I suggest checking out the event log in Windows. It's likely going to tell you why (to some degree,) why the network connection was lost. I haven't had this issue with wired connections but, with wireless it has almost always come down to drivers or a strange software bug which boiled down to how the driver operates.