In March 2023, the fist Windows 11 users started complaining about their NVMe SSDs running much slower than previously (well, once again). The operating system’s Moment 2 update (update KB5023706 specifically) introduced a bug that made many SSDs perform at half their typical speed, however was nevertheless delivered to all Windows 11 users. With August’s Patch Tuesday blitz, Microsoft has now obviously fixed the SSD issue in Windows 11.

The release notes for the brand-new cumulative Windows 11 upgrade KB5029263 do not contain any information about the issue (or its option) however impacted users report that their SSDs are performing at full speed again.

This was also validated by WindowsLatest in a current report. One user is priced quote as saying: “After the March upgrade, it was like driving a cars with a blocked fuel filter. This current August upgrade has actually repaired NVMe SSD problems for us, but it has also clarified the need for Microsoft to enhance its quality assurance procedures.”

That last sentence discuss the truth that Microsoft never publicly commented on the Windows 11 SSD bug, leaving affected users out in the cold. It seems Microsoft was working on a service in the background, nevertheless, given that upgrade KB5029263 repairs the problem. It is presently unclear whether the upgrade solves slow speeds for all NVMe SSDs or whether users are still impacted.

At least one Reddit user is still affected:

We never ever know if they fixed it or not. If it does not exist then numerous of us would not have the concern? What I am noticing is that less individuals are complaining about it in the current updates so possibly it’s repaired for some.”