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I built a portable Windows 11 install on an external SSD, and you can do it too

Microsoft may no longer support Windows To Go, but you can still make a portable Windows 11 installation — and it actually ...

Your gaming SSD could fail if you install this Windows 11 update, say reports

The Windows 11 KB5063878 security update is causing some drives, including Corsair and SanDisk models, to fail during large ...
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Microsoft Investigating Reports of SSDs Vanishing After Latest Windows 11 Update

After installing Windows 11 update KB5063878, some people say their SSDs are disappearing from the OS or causing crashes.

Having recovery and/or SSD problems after recent Windows updates? You’re not alone.

The first was caused by update KB5063875, a relatively minor security update for older versions of Windows 10 and 11. This ...

Microsoft confirms disappearing SSDs on Windows 11. Here’s how to avoid it

The August 2025 update for Windows 11 contains a bug that can cause SSD disappearances and input/output errors.