Windows 11’s October update breaks keyboard and mice, Microsoft warns

After installing update KB5066835, USB keyboards and mice no longer work in Windows Recovery. Microsoft is working on a fix.

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 ...
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Windows 11 25H2 bug breaks the OS and makes recovery almost impossible

A new Windows 11 25H2 bug disables keyboard and mouse input when using the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), Microsoft ...

Windows 11's October update causes a serious recovery mode glitch - but there's a workaround

Another option is to simply remove the October update, but that presumes you're still able to boot into Windows without any issues. If so, head to Windows Update, select Update History, scroll to the ...

Microsoft warns USB mouse keyboard users as Windows 11 KB5066835 breaks key OS feature0 0

Microsoft has issued a warning to all Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 users about USB mouse and keyboard as the recent KB5066835 ...
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Windows 11 update knocks out USB mice, keyboards in recovery mode

October security patch leaves users unable to fix their PCs Microsoft has confirmed a bug that disables USB mice and ...