Windows 11's latest update breaks PC recovery tools — here's what's affected and what you can do

Windows 11's October Update has broken USB keyboard and mouse support within the Windows Recovery Environment. Great timing, ...
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Q4OS turned my decade-old laptop into a Windows XP time machine, and it’s brilliant

Another solid reason to go with Q4OS is that it's more than a hobby project. Q4OS has a decent-sized user base and active ...

This Alarming Windows 11 Issue Stops Your Mouse and Keyboard from Working

A recent Windows 11 update has triggered a serious issue affecting the system’s built-in recovery tools. The October 2025 ...

5 Windows troubleshooting tools I use to avoid paying for repairs

Troubleshooting tools, like Device Manager and Event Viewer, are straightforward, and allow anyone to resolve common hardware ...
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Windows 11 KB5070773 Emergency Update Fixes Broken USB Input in Windows Recovery

Microsoft rolls out emergency KB5070773 update to fix broken USB input in Windows 11 Recovery after October Patch Tuesday.

Microsoft: October updates break USB input in Windows Recovery

Microsoft has confirmed that this month's security updates disable USB mice and keyboards in the Windows Recovery Environment ...

Windows 11 KB5070773 emergency update fixes Windows Recovery issues

Microsoft has released an emergency update to fix the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), which became unusable on systems ...