Microsoft Admits Latest Windows 11 Update May Break Your Games:
Microsoft identifies an issue with unstable Unreal Engine 5 games on Windows 11 caused by a ...
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Key FactsMicrosoft Reports Windows 11 Responding Up to 20% Faster
Oct 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgameshardware.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgameshardware.de
- Microsoft measured interactions up to 20 percent faster between two builds; this does not represent a blanket acceleration of all programs.
- Optimized memory management can keep up to 2 GiB more active data in RAM on suitable systems.
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- The redesigned search will initially be tested with Windows Insiders and is intended to become more broadly available later this year.
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Wccftech Aug 30
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Key FactsMicrosoft blocks inpoutx64 to curb Windows 11 game crashes
Aug 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: neowin.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: neowin.net
- Microsoft’s initial investigation found that the game problems were linked not to KB5121003 but to RGB apps and their similarly named drivers.
- The initial block prevents the enabled inpoutx64 driver from loading on devices with ARC Raiders installed; Microsoft plans to expand it to MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, while Embark Studios has already resolved the issue affecting THE FINALS.
- The automatic resolution is being sent to unmanaged consumer and business devices, may take about 24 hours, and is slated for the September 2026 Patch Tuesday update and later cumulative updates.
- On enterprise-managed devices, IT administrators must disable the driver through the Registry at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\inpoutx64 by setting the Start value to 4, which may affect RGB functionality.
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Wccftech Aug 23
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VideoCardz Aug 23
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