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Microsoft Blames Samsung for C:\ Drive Problems
Microsoft removed the Samsung Galaxy Connect app after it caused C:\ drive access and app launch failures on Samsung Galaxy Book 4 and desktop models running Windows 11.
- On Friday, Microsoft removed the Samsung Galaxy Connect application from the Microsoft Store following reports of C:\ drive access failures on certain Windows systems.
- Following a joint investigation, Microsoft and Samsung concluded the app caused 'C:\ is not accessible Access denied' errors when users launched applications like Office, Outlook, and Quick Assist.
- The issue affects Samsung Galaxy Book and Samsung Desktop models running Windows, preventing users from accessing files or performing administrative tasks.
- Samsung republished a stable previous version to prevent further installations, but Microsoft noted that 'recovery options for devices already impacted remain limited' at this time.
- Impacted users are advised to contact Samsung for device-specific assistance while the companies continue to evaluate remediation approaches for devices currently unable to access systems.
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