A security patch that addresses over 170 vulnerabilities should not also make useless one of the most vital recovery tools in the operating system yet that is just what happened with Microsoft’s Oct.

Microsoft has responded to a serious problem with Windows 11, where installing update KB5066835 can break USB keyboards and mice, preventing them from working in the Windows Recovery Environment ...

After installing the latest October update, you may find that USB input devices refuse to work in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). This means that if you enter recovery mode—for example, to ...

Microsoft has released an emergency update to fix the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), which became unusable on systems with USB mice and keyboards after installing the October 2025 security ...

A new bug stops USB devices in the Windows Recovery Environment. You can't navigate the WinRE screens using a mouse or keyboard. Microsoft is working on a fix, but there is one workaround. What would ...

Two new features in the latest version of Windows 11 have been released that aim to reduce downtime and improve system recovery. First up, the unexpected restart screen in Windows 11 is getting a ...