Having recovery and/or SSD problems after recent Windows updates? You’re not alone.

Having recovery and/or SSD problems after recent Windows updates? You’re not alone.

In the ever-evolving landscape of software, updating a complex system like Windows can sometimes lead to unexpected challenges. Microsoft is aware that issues can arise, and they actively monitor these complications. Typically, these problems affect less commonly used features, but recent updates have brought significant disruptions for users. The updates released in August have led to notable difficulties, particularly stemming from security update KB5063875. This relatively minor patch for older versions of Windows 10 and 11 inadvertently impacted the built-in reset and recovery functionalities. These features are essential for restoring a Windows installation to its factory settings, particularly when users are troubleshooting or preparing to sell their PCs. Following the installation of this update, many Windows 11 users on versions 23H2 and 22H2, as well as Windows 10 users on version 22H2, encountered silent failures when attempting to reset their devices. Fortunately, Microsoft acted swiftly to address this concern with update KB5066189. The issue was reported on August 18 and was marked as resolved just a day later. If you are still experiencing problems, ensure that you check for this latest update to restore your system's functionality.

Sources : Ars Technica

Published On : Aug 20, 2025, 17:55

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Having recovery and/or SSD problems after recent Windows updates? You’re not alone.