Microsoft and Phison Confirm Windows Update Doesn't Cause SSD Failures
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Recent reports claimed Windows 11 updates caused SSD failures, but both Microsoft and Phison have investigated and found no evidence linking the updates to drive damage, suggesting the reports are likely isolated or false alarms.
- No, a Windows update probably didn’t brick your SSD The Verge
- Microsoft says recent Windows update didn't kill your SSD BleepingComputer
- Microsoft Finds No Link Between Windows 11 Update and Bricked SSDs PCMag
- Phison Dismisses Reports of Windows 11 Updates Bricking SSDs, Runs Rigorous Tests Involving 4500 Hours on Drives But Unable To Reproduce Errors Wccftech
- Microsoft swats down reports of SSD failures in Windows — company says recent update didn't cause storage failures Tom's Hardware
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