C:\ drive access issues on Windows 11

Some Windows 11 users have experienced problems accessing the C:\ drive, with "Access denied" errors. Microsoft has identified the cause as a bug in a Samsung application.

Accusations against Samsung

Microsoft has pointed the finger at Samsung, believing that a problem in the software provided by the Korean manufacturer is responsible for blocking access to the system drive. The problem emerged in conjunction with the release of the March security updates, the so-called Patch Tuesday.

Implications for users

This bug has potentially impacted a significant number of Windows 11 users who use Samsung utilities. Resolving the issue will likely require a software update from Samsung.