Don’t run chkdsk to fix Windows 10 2004 Storage Spaces bug

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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AfterWindows10 2004 launched, it didn’t take long before users started reporting issues associated with using or installing it. In addition, Microsoft hasacknowledgedmultiple bugs resulting from installing the May 2020 update.

For example, we recently reported how the latest minor OS update from Microsoft is causing storage problems for someWindows 10 PCusers. Well, the Redmond tech giantconfirmedanother issue affecting the Storage Spaces technology that enables users to protect data from hard drive failures.

Storage Spaces access problems in Windows 10 2004

After updating toWindows10 2004, some users have noticed issues affecting Storage Spaces configurations. Some are unable to optimally use the feature, while others can’t access it altogether.

Microsoft adds that Storage Spaces partitions may display as Raw in Disk Manager, with certain configurations.

Devices using Storage Spaces might have issues using or accessing their Storage Spaces after updating to Windows 10, version 2004 (the May 2020 Update) and Windows Server, version 2004. When using some configurations, partition for Storage Spaces might show as RAW in Disk Manager.

Unfortunately, Microsoft says there’s no workaround for the issue. You shouldn’t even run the chkdsk command on a machine with the Storage Spaces bug, the company cautions.

So, affected users have to wait for Microsoft to complete its investigations and provide a fix.

Meanwhile, MicrosoftrevealedanAIsystem it’s training to automatically deliverWindows10 2004 to devices approaching EoS. It has already started building the machine learning model that will be intelligently selecting the right candidates for the OS upgrade.

You still can manually get the new OS viaWindowsUpdate by selectingCheck for Updates.

Nonetheless, always remember toback upyour system before installing an update likeWindows10 2004. Doing so ensures that you can roll back any unpleasant changes you experience after updating.

Don’t forget to leave your feedback or ask any question in the comments section below.

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Don’t run chkdsk to fix Windows 10 2004 Storage Spaces bug

Storage Spaces access problems in Windows 10 2004