Running Windows 11? Install this emergency patch before you use recovery mode - here's why

ZDNET's key takeaways A new Microsoft update patches a bug affecting Windows recovery.The bug prevented the use of USB mice ...

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 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 ...

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 ...
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A new Windows 11 backup and recovery paradigm?

If used properly, new features built into Windows 11 offer safe, nearly complete backup, restore, repair, and recovery operations without third-party tools — but there are some caveats worth ...