LOL Storage Bug on Microsoft Windows 11 Could Eat Up 500 GB Disk Space
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- #Windows bug
- #Storage issue
- #Microsoft support
- Windows file 'CapabilityAccessManager.db-wal' silently consumes storage, growing beyond 500GB.
- The bug affects camera, microphone, and location permission logs, with no user access to delete.
- Microsoft suggested buying a new hard drive as a solution, despite known reports from 2025.
- A fix was quietly added in June 2026, with full rollout in July 2026.