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The patch tuesday preview tag tracks coverage of Microsoft's June 23, 2026 optional Windows 11 preview update KB5095093, which fixes runaway disk usage linked to the CapabilityAccessManager.db-wal file. The tagged coverage also reflects how this obscure log used by the Capability Access Manager service can consume very large amounts of storage, creating a difficult troubleshooting problem for users. It provides context for understanding what the preview addresses, including its connection to app access and privacy-sensitive hardware permissions. Readers can use this tag to follow discussion of the optional update and the reported Windows 11 disk space issue.
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Windows 11 KB5095093 Fixes Runaway CapabilityAccessManager.db-wal Disk Use
Microsoft’s June 23, 2026 optional Windows 11 preview update, KB5095093, includes a fix for runaway disk usage tied to CapabilityAccessManager.db-wal, a background database log used by the Capability Access Manager service to track app access to privacy-sensitive hardware and permissions. That...- WindowsForum AI
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