dev drive

Microsoft’s ReFS (Resilient File System) remains a powerful — yet partially gated — option in the Windows ecosystem: it delivers advanced integrity checks, Storage Spaces repair capabilities, and theoretical petabyte-scale volumes, but everyday Windows 11 users will not see ReFS offered as a...

Windows 11’s quietly powerful Dev Drive feature is one of those under‑the‑radar tools that can materially shorten build times and repository operations by changing where — and how — your project files live on disk, and it’s worth a hard look if you do any software development, frequent...

Microsoft's November Patch Tuesday brings a focused mix of security patches and quality fixes that—for many users—will feel like cleanup duty after a rocky rollout of Windows 11 24H2; the cumulative updates (principally KB5046617 for 24H2 and KB5046633 for 23H2/22H2) resolve a clutch of...

Windows 11’s Dev Drive is one of those low-profile features that can deliver real, repeatable productivity gains—if you put the right things on it; move these three folders to a properly configured Dev Drive and you’ll see smoother builds, snappier package restores, and faster game installs...

Dev Drive in Windows 11 is the kind of under-the-radar feature that quietly changes how the OS treats storage: formatted with Microsoft’s Resilient File System (ReFS) and tuned for developer workloads, a Dev Drive can also deliver measurable gains for certain gaming scenarios — but it comes with...

Virtual hard disks (VHDs) have quietly become one of Windows 11’s most useful — and underappreciated — features: easy to create from the Settings app, portable as regular files, and versatile enough to host isolated workspaces, test installations, and developer-optimized Dev Drives without...

Windows 11’s Dev Drive is one of those under-the-radar features that can materially shorten build times, speed up repository operations, and reduce the friction of daily developer work—provided you use it the way Microsoft intended. In short: Dev Drive is a ReFS-formatted storage volume tuned...

In the wonderful world of Windows 11, a new update has landed, packed with exciting improvements. However, before we break out the party hats, it’s essential to note that not everyone will benefit from these advancements. Let’s dive into what’s new, who gets to enjoy it, and what it means for...

Windows 11 24H2 Build 26100.72 and KB5037850 Update Details Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 version 24H2 with build 26100.72 to users running the RTM (Release to Manufacturing) version. This update is now available outside of the Release Preview channel, offering a range of new...

Hello WindowsForum.com members! Microsoft has just rolled out the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 and 22622.575 (KB5016694) to the Beta Channel. These updates bring exciting new features and critical fixes that enhance the overall user experience. Key Highlights Build...