diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/build.yaml b/.gitea/workflows/build.yaml
index 19e0f0a..b5e133d 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/build.yaml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/build.yaml
@@ -114,15 +114,17 @@ jobs:
           git config --global url."https://github.com/".insteadOf "git@github.com:"
           git submodule update --init --recursive
 
-      # --- 1. CLEANUP ---
+      # --- 1. CLEANUP (Critical) ---
       - name: Nuke Old Boost Cache
         run: |
-          echo "Clearing cache..."
+          # Delete everything related to Boost to ensure a clean slate
           rm -rf external/monero/contrib/depends/work/build/x86_64-w64-mingw32/boost
           rm -rf external/monero/contrib/depends/built/x86_64-w64-mingw32/boost
           rm -rf external/monero/contrib/depends/work/download/boost*
+          # Also nuke the staging area where the "directory" patch might be hiding
+          rm -rf external/monero/contrib/depends/work/stage/x86_64-w64-mingw32/boost
 
-      # --- 2. UPGRADE BOOST (The "Clean Slate" Fix) ---
+      # --- 2. UPGRADE BOOST (The "Empty List" Fix) ---
       - name: Upgrade Boost Version to 1.80.0
         run: |
           echo "Forcing depends to use Boost 1.80.0..."
@@ -136,20 +138,21 @@ jobs:
           # 2. Add Context/Coroutine libraries
           sed -i 's/chrono,/chrono,context,coroutine,/g' $BOOST_MK
 
-          # 3. ERASE PATCH NAME (Target the filename directly)
-          sed -i 's/fix_aroptions.patch//g' $BOOST_MK
+          # 3. DISABLE PATCHES (The Fix)
+          # A. Delete any existing lines defining patches
+          sed -i '/_patches/d' $BOOST_MK
           
-          # 4. MOCK THE FILE (Safety Net)
-          # CRITICAL FIX: Remove the accidental directory first!
-          rm -rf external/monero/contrib/depends/packages/boost/fix_aroptions.patch
-          
-          # Now create the directory and the empty file correctly
-          mkdir -p external/monero/contrib/depends/packages/boost
-          touch external/monero/contrib/depends/packages/boost/fix_aroptions.patch
+          # B. Append an empty definition to the end to be absolutely sure
+          echo "package_patches=" >> $BOOST_MK
+          echo "$(package)_patches=" >> $BOOST_MK
 
-          # Debug: Verify it is a file now
-          echo "--- Patch file status (Should be -rw-r--r--) ---"
-          ls -l external/monero/contrib/depends/packages/boost/fix_aroptions.patch
+          # 4. REMOVE THE PHYSICAL FILE
+          # We delete the patch file so the build system can't mistake a directory for it
+          rm -f external/monero/contrib/depends/packages/boost/fix_aroptions.patch
+
+          # Debug: Check our work
+          echo "--- BOOST.MK CONTENT ---"
+          cat $BOOST_MK
 
       # --- 3. BUILD DEPENDENCIES ---
       - name: Build Windows Dependencies