Microsoft Blames RGB Peripherals for Game-Breaking Windows 11 Update—Still No Real Fix
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Microsoft mentions the cause of Windows 11 crashes after the KB5121003 driver update: RGB peripherals and inpoutx64 can crash games and ensure PC restarts.
Microsoft has officially recognized a new bug affecting Windows 11 after the deployment of the cumulative update KB5121003. Since its installation, some players report crashes, unexpected game closures, EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION errors as well as, in the most severe cases, full PC restarts. After several days of investigation, the editor estimates [...] The Microsoft article points the finger at the RGB in the new Windows 11 stability problems …
Windows 11 Games Are Crashing Because of RGB Software, Microsoft Says
Windows 11 gamers are facing another frustrating problem after the latest August update, and this time, RGB lighting software appears to be at the center of the issue. Microsoft has confirmed that certain games can freeze, crash, throw “EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION” errors, or even cause unexpected system restarts on affected PCs. The company says its investigation points […]
Windows 11 Now Suffering From BSODs And Instability Due To An Unlikely Culprit; RGB Peripherals, Microsoft Offers A Remedy To Users Experiencing Problems
It’s like whenever Microsoft attempts to fix something in Windows 11 through one of its updates, it ends up breaking something for a large percentage of users. Whether it’s an old habit or a lack of effort, the software giant has recognized that RGB peripherals are causing its operating system to freeze, cause game crashes, or suffer from BSODs, at least for those who installed the latest August update “KB5121003.” Thankfully, the company at lea…
Engadget: A recent Windows 11 update is causing game crashes and all kinds of other problems
Engadget: A recent Windows 11 update is causing game crashes and all kinds of other problems . “A recent Windows 11 update looks to be causing some serious issues on some PCs, according to a report by Windows Latest. The update is triggering game crashes, login errors, display issues, system crashes and more.”
Microsoft has recognized a new stability problem in Windows 11, and blames RGB lighting after cumulative update KB5121003. After installing it, some users began to encounter games that were blocked, shut down suddenly, showed EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION errors and even caused unexpected reboots of the PC. Now the company has not only recognized the problems and the start of reversing them. But it pointed directly to RGB lighting to be the cause o…
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