Microsoft Denies Windows 11 Update Causing SSD Failures

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Microsoft states that their latest Windows 11 security update did not cause SSD crashes, despite numerous user reports, and they are unable to reproduce the issue in their tests. The problem may be related to prolonged heavy workloads and inadequate cooling, but the exact cause remains unclear. Users are advised to avoid intense SSD workloads for now.
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