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Microsoft released an emergency update (KB5070773) to fix Windows Recovery Environment issues caused by previous security updates, which affected USB mouse and keyboard functionality. The update restores WinRE usability and offers various workarounds for affected users, while also addressing other Windows system issues.
Microsoft released an out-of-band update KB5070773 for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2 to fix a critical issue caused by the October 2025 Patch Tuesday update, which broke the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) by disabling keyboard and mouse functionality. The update restores WinRE usability, allowing users to recover their systems, and is recommended for those who rely on WinRE for troubleshooting. It will be automatically installed via Windows Update, and users can manually download it if needed.