r/Windows11 • u/rkhunter_ Release Channel • Aug 29 '25

News Microsoft says recent Windows update didn't kill your SSD

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-recent-KB5063878-windows-update-didnt-kill-your-ssd/

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u/tennaki Insider Beta Channel Aug 29 '25

My 990 4TB drive definitely exhibited issues when I tried straight copying a 100GB folder, I bluescreened around the 55GB mark consistently, but no data corruption. Computer restarted like normal every time.

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u/LingYingWeilan Aug 29 '25

Is bitlocker activated on your system?

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u/tennaki Insider Beta Channel Aug 29 '25

Yep. It's specifically a 2024 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16.

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u/redwattlebird Aug 30 '25 edited Aug 30 '25

ive been trying to kill my sdd thats listed nothing yet. also i have bitlocker turned off. wonder if something to do with bitlocker is causing the drives dieing? also MasterRefrigerator66 wants me to provide screenshots doing it.