> ADV260001 ADV260001 Hardening changes for ReFS volumes on removable media

Starting with Windows updates released on and after October 13, 2026, Microsoft is making hardening changes to the [Resilient File System (ReFS)](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server/storage/refs/refs-overview). This change is not enable by default until 2027. Please see [Hardening changes for ReFS volumes on removable media](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/servicing/os/windows/docs/2026/10/hardening-changes-for-refs-volumes-on-removable-media) for more information.