# AMD confirms GPU driver bug is writing data continuously, promises fix with next update

DevFeed: [AMD confirms GPU driver bug is writing data continuously, promises fix with next update](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/amd-confirms-gpu-driver-bug-is-writing-data-continuously-promises-fix-with-next-update-126588.md>)

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Author: Kishalaya Kundu

Published: 2026-11-10T15:57:00Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [TechSpot](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techspot.md>)

Topics: [Windows](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/windows.md>)

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## AI overview

AMD says a bug in its Radeon drivers causes the External Events Utility's atieclxx.exe process to continuously write log data to Windows system drives. AMD attributes the issue to an erroneous interaction with Microsoft's PCIe filter driver and says a fix is being validated for Adrenalin 26.11.1, expected before the end of November 2026. User reports cite write rates of 0.3-5 MB/s, though the excerpt does not independently verify claimed SSD health losses. A temporary workaround is disabling External Events Utility, but that affects display functions; reports say FreeSync still works while frame pacing may become more erratic, especially with Lossless Scaling 2x frame generation.

## Source excerpt

The problem, which affects only Windows PCs, has been reported by multiple users on social media, online message boards, and official AMD forums for years. Some users have complained that the excessive disk activity was reducing their SSD's lifespan by around 1% every month. One user even claimed that their... Read Entire Article