# A critical Windows 11 bug has locked some users out of the C: drive, Microsoft admits — here's what you can do if you're affected

> A critical Windows 11 bug is affecting C: drive access It seems to be tied to Samsung laptops specifically Microsoft is investigating and working on a fix for the problem There has been more woe for selected Windows 11…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/a-critical-windows-11-bug-has-locked-some-users-out-of-the-c-drive-microsoft-admits-heres-what-you-can-do-if-youre-affected?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69b58017595f83520a670af1)
- **Published:** 2026-03-14
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #microsoft #samsung #drive #windows #critical #users #access #admits
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/69b58017595f83520a670af1

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