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Microsoft rolls out fix for Windows 11 crashes, gaming issues
Microsoft has started rolling out a permanent fix for a known issue that causes system crashes and gaming issues on Windows 11 devices. [...]
🤖 AI BriefingAuto-generated threat analysis
🔍Threat Overview
A known issue with the inpoutx64.sys driver in Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 versions causes system crashes, gaming issues, and 'EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION' errors when launching certain games. Microsoft has released a fix to disable the driver on affected devices.
⚙️Technical Details
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: critical
Who Is at Risk
users of Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 versions with peripherals having RGB lighting features
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Disable the inpoutx64 driver using the Windows Registry for enterprise-managed devices
2Apply the system restart fix to consumer and business devices
3Monitor system logs for any signs of the issue or its resolution
📦Affected Products
Product Name: Windows 11 24H2Product Version: 25H2Affected Software Or Hardware: inpoutx64.sys driver, peripherals with RGB lighting features
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