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.