Windows 11 Update and SSD Failures: What's Really Going On?
So, there's been some chatter going around that recent Windows 11 updates might be causing SSDs with Phison controllers to kick the bucket. You know how it goes – a few reports pop up, and suddenly everyone's an expert, pointing fingers at Microsoft. It all started when a user on Twitter in Japan, signaled the issue. Right away, some people jumped in the comments claiming they were facing the same nightmare.
Now, Microsoft isn't exactly known for flawless update rollouts, let's be honest. But here's the thing: both Microsoft and Phison are saying they can't replicate the problem. Phison even ran over 2,200 test cycles, racking up more than 4,500 hours, and still came up empty. That's a lot of testing! They even said that none of their partners or customers had reported similar issues. And Microsoft backed them up, saying their investigation found no link between the update and the reported drive failures.
I think it's not surprising that this doesn't seem to be a widespread issue. It's entirely possible it's just a coincidence or a localized problem with a faulty batch of drives. So, unless you're seeing issues already, there is probably no need to lose sleep worrying about this particular update turning your SSD into a paperweight. However, you should keep your data backed up, and keep an eye on any further developments from Phison and Microsoft.
Source: The Verge