Microsoft has released an optional update to fix a bug in Windows 11 that caused the CapabilityAccessManager.db-wal file to grow excessively, leading to storage issues for users. This update aims to improve disk usage and address problems reported by several users, including instances of the file consuming up to 500GB of space.
A bug in Windows 11 is causing the CapabilityAccessManager.db-wal file to consume excessive storage. This folder is connected to app permissions and has been reported to grow dramatically, with some users noting it took up 500GB on their devices.
Microsoft has issued an optional update, KB5095093, in June 2026 to address this storage issue. The update specifically improves disk space usage for the problematic file, which has troubled numerous users.
Reports have varied, with users experiencing file sizes ranging from 12GB to 200GB or more. The unnecessary growth may be linked to Windows 11 logging repeated access requests and other privacy-related events.
Affected users can manually install the update by navigating to the Settings menu, selecting 'Windows Update', then 'Advanced options', and finally choosing 'Check for optional updates.' Users can then select and install the June 2026 update.
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Microsoft has released an optional update to fix a bug in Windows 11 that caused the CapabilityAccessManager.db-wal file to grow excessively, leading to storage issues for users. This update aims to improve disk usage and address problems reported by several users, including instances of the file consuming up to 500GB of space.