Microsoft’s August 2025 Windows Update Is Breaking Streaming and Raising SSD Fears

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Microsoft’s August 2025 Windows update (KB5063878 / KB5063709) is causing major problems for streamers and sparking SSD concerns. Here’s what went wrong, Microsoft’s slow response, and how to uninstall the update.

Introduction

Microsoft’s August 2025 Patch Tuesday update has turned into one of the most controversial rollouts in recent memory. The update, known as KB5063878 for Windows 11 and KB5063709 for Windows 10, was supposed to deliver important security fixes. Instead, it has broken NDI streaming for OBS users and sparked widespread fears of SSD instability.

Weeks later, Microsoft has still not provided a permanent fix—or even a clear timeline. Many frustrated users have resorted to uninstalling the update to restore normal performance.

How the Update Broke NDI Streaming

The most disruptive issue affects NDI (Network Device Interface) users. Streamers running OBS Studio and NDI Tools noticed that after the update, streams relying on RUDP (Reliable User Datagram Protocol) became unstable.

Reported problems include:

• Choppy audio
• Stuttering video
• Severe lag when using “Display Capture”

Microsoft has acknowledged the bug on its Windows Release Health Dashboard. Their only advice so far is to switch NDI’s receive mode to UDP or Single-TCP. While this avoids the worst stuttering, it introduces trade-offs in quality or latency.

For professional creators and broadcasters, this workaround is not an acceptable long-term fix.

SSD Concerns Add Fuel to the Fire

Alongside streaming problems, some users have reported SSD failures after installing the update. In particular, drives with Phison controllers allegedly disappeared during heavy write operations, and in some cases, failed to remount even after a reboot.

What Microsoft and Phison say:

• Phison conducted over 4,500 hours of stress testing and found no link between the update and drive failures.
• Microsoft also reported no evidence from its telemetry suggesting widespread SSD corruption.

Despite these denials, user reports have kept concerns alive. The timing of the failures has left many wary of keeping the update installed, even if the issue turns out to be coincidental.

Microsoft’s Silence

The biggest frustration isn’t just the bugs—it’s Microsoft’s response.

• The update was released on August 12, 2025.
• It’s now been weeks without a fix.
• Microsoft has acknowledged the issues but provided no timeline for resolution.

This leaves users in an impossible position:

• Keep the update and risk broken streaming (and possible SSD issues).
• Or uninstall it and sacrifice the latest security protections.

How to Uninstall the August 2025 Update

For those who can’t afford broken workflows, the only guaranteed solution is to remove the update. Here’s how:

Method 1: Uninstall via Settings

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
2. Go to Windows Update → Update History.
3. Scroll down and click Uninstall Updates.
4. Find KB5063878 (Windows 11) or KB5063709 (Windows 10).
5. Select Uninstall and restart your PC.

Method 2: Uninstall via Command Prompt

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
2. Type the following command: (Use 5063709 if on Windows 10)

wusa /uninstall /kb:5063878


3. Press Enter and follow the prompts.

Method 3: System Restore

If you created a restore point before the update, you can roll back your system to that state.

Conclusion

The August 2025 Windows update has left many users frustrated. Between broken NDI streaming and SSD fears, the patch has created more problems than it solved. Microsoft’s lack of a permanent fix or timeline has only deepened community frustration.

For now, the safest option for streamers and power users is to uninstall KB5063878/KB5063709 until Microsoft delivers a reliable patch. Until then, users remain stuck between choosing security or stability—a decision no one should have to make.