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Windows 11 Updates appear to break KBFS
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Description
I'm experiencing a condition whereby Windows 11 updates are installed automatically, causing KBFS to break; the "K" drive is reported in Explorer as a local drive. The workaround currently in place is to rerun the Keybase installation (APPS -> Keybase -> Modify), which reconnects KBFS to the Keybase service. The Windows client is the latest available at keybase.io
Windows Updates have been paused for as long as possible in the meantime, but this can't be the long term solution. Looking for guidance.
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Research direction
Start with the Keybase Windows client and installer, using the reported Windows 11 update as the trigger. Reproduce the state where Explorer reports the K drive as local, then compare it with the result of Keybase installation's Apps -> Keybase -> Modify. Done means identifying why KBFS disconnects after updates and confirming the K drive reconnects without reinstalling.
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- Domain
- operating-systems
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
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- Needs clarification
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- 25/100