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Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch for Windows 11 Recovery Environment USB Failures

Microsoft has deployed an emergency update to resolve critical USB input failures within Windows 11’s Recovery Environment. The KB5070773 patch addresses issues where keyboards and mice stopped working during system recovery operations, according to reports. The company confirmed the update includes October security fixes and performance improvements.

Emergency Update Deployed for Critical Recovery Environment Issue

Microsoft has reportedly released an emergency out-of-band update to address a significant functionality breakdown within Windows 11’s Recovery Environment, sources indicate. The KB5070773 update specifically targets USB input failures that prevented users from navigating recovery options using standard keyboards and mice.

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Windows 11 25H2 Update Causes Mouse and Keyboard Issues in Recovery Environment

Microsoft’s Windows 11 25H2 update has reportedly introduced significant input lag for USB devices in the Windows Recovery Environment. According to reports, users experience approximately four seconds of delay when using keyboards and mice in the critical recovery system. The company has acknowledged the issue and is working on a fix.

Windows Recovery Environment Input Issues Emerge

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 25H2 update has reportedly introduced significant problems with mouse and keyboard functionality within the Windows Recovery Environment, according to multiple user reports and the company’s own known issues page. The problem appears to affect USB input devices specifically when users attempt to access WinRE, which is typically used when systems encounter serious operational problems.