A critical Windows 11 bug has locked some users out of the C: drive

We've got another significant Windows 11 bug to report, which seems to be mostly impacting Samsung laptops.

Windows 11 bug is rasing hell for users and Samsung laptops are worst hit

Microsoft has confirmed a Windows 11 bug that can block access to the C: drive on some PCs after a recent security update. The issue appears to affect Samsung laptops most severely, leaving users ...
Windows Report

Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Bug That Locks Users Out of the C: Drive

Microsoft has confirmed a Windows 11 bug that can block access to the system drive after installing the February 2026 Patch Tuesday update KB5077181. The issue appears mainly on Samsung laptops and ...
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Samsung laptops hit by Windows 11 C:\ drive access error after February updates

Windows 11 February updates are breaking Samsung Galaxy Book 4 laptops, blocking access to the C:/ drive and preventing apps from launching. Microsoft warns against risky workarounds while ...
Ars Technica

Microsoft removes even more Microsoft account workarounds from Windows 11 build

Besides my earlier comment, this just reinforces the certainty that I will never buy a Windows computer again unless there is absolutely no other choice. The Windows computer I have now will be ...