ssd retention

The ssd retention tag on WindowsForum.com collects discussion about how long solid-state storage keeps data intact and how to protect it. A recent thread examines warnings that unplugged external drives can suffer bit rot, where files silently corrupt while still appearing normal in File Explorer, and weighs how far the underlying physics claims actually hold up. The practical takeaway is that a single drawer drive is usually the only copy, so multiple copies on different media plus regular integrity checks matter more than the specific failure mechanism. Coverage stays grounded in backup strategy and verification rather than vendor retention specifications.