Intel Optane memory hits snag with Windows 10 May 2020 Update

Intel has confirmed an issue with Optane memory after PCs upgrade to the Windows 10 May 2020 Update.

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PCs with Intel Optane memory are throwing up errors when updated to the Windows 10 May 2020 Update.
Intel has now confirmed the issue.
The company says it's working with Microsoft on a fix.


The Windows 10 May 2020 Update is causing an issue with types of Intel Optane memory, Intel confirmed today. Reports of errors emerged on Twitter and Intel's support forums (via Windows Latest) of Optane errors appearing after Windows 10 users installed the May 2020 Update, and now Intel has confirmed the problem to PCWorld.

"We are aware of this issue," the spokesperson told PCWorld. "We are talking with Microsoft right now, and will soon have a response, which will include a site where users can get assistance with this issue." The spokesperson added that the issue applies to Intel Optane Memory H10 and M10.

The cause of the error, as noted by Windows Latest, is that ...