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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.

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 ...