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Microsoft says RGB peripherals may cause game crashes after August 2026 Windows updates
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Microsoft is investigating a known issue where games crash or fail to launch after installing the August 2026 Windows updates, and has identified peripherals with RGB lighting as a potential cause on Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2.
Engineers and gamers running Windows 11 24H2 or 25H2 with RGB peripherals may encounter game instability after applying the August 2026 updates. The issue is tied to specific driver filenames, giving a concrete diagnostic path.
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Games crash or fail to launch on Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 after installing the August 2026 Windows updates.
RGB peripherals may install drivers or code components with filenames similar to inpoutx64 that trigger the issue when certain games launch.
Affected games include ARC Raiders, MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls, and The Finals.
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