Microsoft: October updates break USB input in Windows Recovery
ID: 31ac8d91-0c38-5420-8c17-85ad96e85de4
STIX ID: report--31ac8d91-0c38-5420-8c17-85ad96e85de4
Feed Name: Bleeping Computer
Threat Score
Microsoft confirmed that the October 14, 2025 security update (KB5066835) disables USB-wired mice and keyboards in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) on affected client and server platforms, preventing navigation of recovery options; workarounds include using Bluetooth or PS/2 input devices and Microsoft released an emergency update (KB5070773) while working on a full fix.
Your team is not currently subscribed to this feed. You must subscribe to it in order to see this post.