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Microsoft: KB5120998 mouse reset bug affects only non-English PCs
Microsoft says a known issue that reverts mouse settings after installing the KB5120998 August 2026 preview update affects only non-English Windows 11 systems. [...]
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🔍Threat Overview
A known issue with the KB5120998 August 2026 preview update causes mouse cursor personalization settings to reset on non-English Windows 11 systems, affecting user experience.
⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
non-English Windows 11 systems
Attack Vectors
KB5120998 preview update
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: low
Who Is at Risk
users of non-English Windows 11 systems
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Disable automatic updates for KB5120998 to prevent accidental installation.
2Verify mouse settings before installing the preview update.
3Monitor system behavior after installing the KB5120998 update.
📦Affected Products
Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2
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