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AMD driver bug linked to silent SSD wear returns via GPU drivers
An AMD driver bug that can wear down SSDs has returned.
The earlier problem involved AMD Windows chipset drivers, while the returning bug is linked to GPU drivers.
The issue can damage storage without an obvious warning.
That matters because an SSD may be wearing down even when a user does not notice a problem.
The story says a couple of fixes are available, but does not give their details.
It does not say what AMD will do next.
An AMD driver problem linked to silent SSD wear has returned, according to Neowin.
The reported issue now involves GPU drivers.
The article describes the problem as a risk to storage devices.
Neowin says there are a couple of working fixes.
- Who
- AMD users with affected drivers.
- What
- A driver problem linked to silent SSD wear has returned, this time via GPU drivers.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The article says the problem silently wears down SSDs, but does not state why it returned.
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- Driver type
- GPU drivers
- Affected device
- SSDs
- Fixes
- A couple of working fixes are reported.