I recently built my PC and bought a Samsung 990 PRO 4TB SSD, which I've been loving so far. However, I've paused all Windows updates because I keep hearing horror stories about SSD failures related to the updates, particularly the one with KB5057056. Microsoft claims that everything is fine, but I'm still worried about losing my data. Windows 11 keeps trying to download this update whenever my updates aren't paused, and I feel a bit lost on what to do. What should I be cautious of? Is it safe to keep updates paused? Any advice on precautions I can take?
3 Answers
I totally get your concerns about data loss, but it looks like the issues are mainly linked to specific SSD brands and pre-release firmware. From what I’ve seen, most people haven't had any problems after updating. If you want to be extra careful, just make sure you've got a solid backup of your data before installing any updates.
Don't stress too much! There’s no solid evidence that the updates directly cause SSD failures. The problems seem to be tied to some SSDs that shipped with beta firmware, which shouldn't affect you unless your SSD is among those. If you’re worried, it might be a good idea to check for firmware updates for your SSD. It could help ensure everything runs smoothly with the latest Windows updates.
Most of the chatter out there suggests that the failures are pretty rare and only affect a specific SSD controller. I haven’t noticed any failing SSDs myself after the update. If you've recently bought the SSD and it’s not one of the problematic ones, you should be in the clear!
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