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  1. Windows 11 24H2 KB5063878: NVMe/PHISON Drives Disappear Under Heavy Writes

    Microsoft’s August cumulative for Windows 11 24H2 (KB5063878) has been tied to reports that, under specific heavy-write conditions, some NVMe SSDs — particularly Phison-controller models — and a small number of HDDs can become inaccessible and in some cases suffer file corruption, prompting...
  2. Windows 11 KB5063878: SSD Failures Under Heavy Writes (50GB+)

    Microsoft’s August cumulative for Windows 11 — released as KB5063878 (OS Build 26100.4946) — is now at the center of a rapidly developing reliability story: independent testers and multiple tech outlets report that, under sustained large writes (commonly cited around 50 GB and above), some NVMe...
  3. KB5063877 Fixes Windows Server 2019 Cluster Service Issue with BitLocker CSV

    Microsoft’s August cumulative update for Windows Server 2019, KB5063877 (released August 12, 2025), finally closes out a high‑visibility clustering regression introduced by the July rollout: a Cluster Service failure that caused repeated service restarts, node quarantines and virtual machine...
  4. KB5063878 for Windows 11 24H2: WSUS install 0x80240069 & drives disappearing risk

    Microsoft’s August cumulative for Windows 11 (KB5063878) promised performance and security fixes, but within days it became the focal point of two separate reliability incidents: an enterprise deployment failure that blocked WSUS/SCCM installs and, more alarmingly, early community reports that...
  5. Windows Storage Port Driver Info Disclosure: Patch June 2025 (CVE-2025-32722)

    Note: I couldn’t find any authoritative record for CVE-2025-53156 in the major public vulnerability databases (MSRC / NVD / MITRE / CVE.circl / CVE Details) as of August 12, 2025. The Storage Port Driver information-disclosure vulnerability widely reported in Microsoft’s June 2025 updates is...
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  7. Windows 11 [SOLVED] Folder named "MicrowinScratch_20241209_151733_2503" taking 17 GB of storage

    This file is taking so much of my storage. It is in the Temp folder. It just came into my system when I was experimenting with windows sandbox. Inside it is just some files you would find on a C: Drive, but deleting it is a hassle, I even tried taking permission but it could not delete it. I...
  8. where is free space

    i have question i cant find free space in my disk windows eated my ~18 gbs in disk can i know where is my ~18 gb i calculated and ~18 gb just gone to somewhere
  9. map network drive

    map network drive
  10. Windows 11 suddenly drastically slowed down

    My Windows 11 pc has suddenly slowed down to a snail’s pace. It takes two or three times as long to boot up, applications open very slowly, etc.. I ran a Malwarebytes scan which showed one minor PUP error but no other problems. I also ran an SFC /scannow and a DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image...
  11. RAID configuration not complete

    RAID configuration not complete when scanning to configure
  12. managing foreign RAID configuration

    managing foreign RAID configuration
  13. How to Change Default Screenshot Location in Windows 11

    In our fast-paced digital world, taking screenshots has become an essential skill for sharing information, saving important visuals, and even for work-related tasks. Windows 11 provides users with a convenient way to capture what's on their screens using simple keyboard shortcuts. By default...
  14. Optimize Storage in Windows 11: Spanning Drives Made Easy

    As we move further into the digital age, storing data effectively has become more crucial than ever. Windows 11 users fortunate enough to have multiple hard drives available may want to consider spooling them together to create a larger, more manageable volume. This article dives deep into how...
  15. Windows 11 24H2 Update: Hidden 8.63 GB Data Issues Unpacked

    Upgrading Windows can often feel like attempting to scale a mountain with shoes made of molasses. In its latest endeavor, the Windows 11 24H2 update seems to have not only left users with annoying bumps and scrapes, but it also appears to have dropped an entire backlog of data—around 8.63 GB—at...
  16. Dell Inspiron 5430 vs Vostro 5320: Specs, Performance & User Recommendations

    Introduction The Inspiron 5430 IN5430JNH1P001ORS1 boasts a more advanced Intel Core i5-1335U (13th Gen) processor coupled with 16GB of RAM and a generous 1TB SSD. In contrast, the Dell Vostro 5320 (D552249WIN9S) is powered by an older Intel Core i5-1240P (12th Gen) and features the same RAM but...
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    Securing SAN Data in a Windows Network: Best Practices?

    Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice on securing our Storage Area Network (SAN) within a Windows environment to prevent unauthorized access and ensure data integrity. We’re using an iSCSI SAN with Windows Server 2019, and our primary concerns are: Access Control: Best practices for using Active...
  18. Microsoft Expands FAT32 Limits: Format External Drives Up to 2TB in Windows 11

    In an exciting update for users and enthusiasts, Microsoft is on the verge of lifting a long-standing restriction that has limited data storage media formatting to just 32GB when using the FAT32 file system. With the introduction of Windows 11 Build 27686 beta, Microsoft is extending this size...
  19. Microsoft Elevates FAT32 Partition Limit to 2TB in Windows 11 Canary Build

    In a significant update for Windows 11, Microsoft has lifted the long-standing artificial 32GB size limit on FAT32 partitions. This change was announced today in the latest Canary build of Windows 11, allowing users to create FAT32 partitions with a maximum size of 2TB. This development is...
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    How To - Windows installed on old SSD drive wanting fresh install on NEW SSD drive...

    Howdy all, A quick question which i'm sure some bright spark on here will know the answer too. Not PC literate at all really. Desktop PC few years old, has a small SSD drive which has Windows installed automatically on it. I purchased a larger SSD drive. So, i want to exchange SSD drives and...