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Disable write-cache buffer flushing (DATA-LOSS RISK)

StorageExpert riskReboot requiredReversible

[DATA-LOSS RISK] Sets CacheIsPowerProtected = 1 on disk devices, turning off Windows write-cache buffer flushing. This can improve disk throughput/latency but risks data loss / corruption on a power cut or crash — only sensible on a desktop with a UPS or battery-backed cache. Reboot required. Marked Expert. Reversible (revert sets it back to 0); exact prior per-disk state isn't snapshotted.

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