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Windows Recovery Environment Rendered Inoperable by Security Patch, Microsoft Investigating

Microsoft’s latest security update has inadvertently crippled the Windows Recovery Environment, making USB keyboards and mice non-functional during system recovery. The company acknowledges the issue but has yet to provide a permanent solution, leaving users with limited workaround options.

Security Update Disables Critical Recovery Tools

A recently deployed security update from Microsoft has reportedly rendered the Windows Recovery Environment virtually unusable for many Windows 11 users. According to reports, the update released on October 14, 2025, causes USB keyboards and mice to become unresponsive within the recovery interface, preventing users from executing repair commands when their systems encounter problems.

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Windows 11 Recovery Environment Rendered Inoperable by Latest Security Patch

A critical Windows 11 security update has disabled USB mice and keyboards in recovery mode, according to Microsoft. The company says engineers are working on a fix for the bug affecting Windows 11 version 25H2 users.

Security Update Cripples Windows Recovery Tools

Microsoft has confirmed that a recent security update is causing USB input devices to fail within the Windows Recovery Environment, leaving users unable to troubleshoot system problems when they need these diagnostic tools most. According to reports, the KB5066835 security patch released October 14 disables USB mice and keyboards specifically in WinRE, though the devices function normally within the main Windows operating system.