RGB lighting Archives

Winsage

September 3, 2026

Microsoft Teams, Outlook fail to launch on ARM-based Windows PCs

Microsoft is addressing an issue affecting users of Microsoft Teams and the new Outlook on ARM-based Windows devices, specifically the Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11, following updates released since the August 2026 Patch Tuesday. Users may experience crashes and launch failures after installing security updates from August 11, 2026, particularly update KB5121003. This issue primarily affects newly set up or freshly imaged PCs that lack the latest Microsoft Store updates, while classic Outlook, Word, Excel, and other applications remain unaffected. Microsoft recommends updating the Auto Super Resolution Package as a temporary workaround. A permanent fix is being developed and will be included in a future Windows update. Additionally, Microsoft has acknowledged other issues stemming from the August updates, including problems with printing and PDF exports in certain applications, and has been rolling out fixes for system crashes and gaming problems linked to peripherals with built-in RGB lighting. Customers are also advised to disregard alerts about Microsoft Defender Antivirus being disabled after the latest updates.

Winsage

August 28, 2026

Microsoft rolls out fix for Windows 11 crashes, gaming issues

Microsoft has begun rolling out a permanent solution to a system stability and gaming performance issue on Windows 11 devices, which has caused crashes, game launch failures, and freezing, often with the "EXCEPTIONACCESSVIOLATION" error message. The problem was linked to updates from August 2026 and was identified as being related to peripherals with RGB lighting features that installed disruptive drivers. Specifically, the inpoutx64.sys driver was found to be responsible for these disruptions. Microsoft is deploying a fix that disables this driver on affected systems, starting from August 26, 2026. This driver block will also be included in the September 2026 Windows security updates. For enterprise-managed devices, a temporary workaround involves manually disabling the inpoutx64 driver via the Windows Registry. Microsoft has assured users that this action should not cause unintended behavior and can be reversed.

Winsage

August 28, 2026

Microsoft rolls out fix for Windows 11 crashes, gaming issues

Microsoft has begun rolling out a permanent solution to a problem causing system crashes and gaming disruptions on Windows 11 devices, specifically related to game launch failures and freezing with "EXCEPTIONACCESSVIOLATION" errors. The issue affects various games, including ARC Raiders, MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and The Finals, particularly on Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, and is linked to peripherals with built-in RGB lighting. The inpoutx64.sys driver has been identified as the cause of these complications. Microsoft is deploying a fix that disables this driver on affected devices, starting on August 26, 2026, and it may take up to 24 hours to reach all impacted devices. This driver block will also be included in the September 2026 Windows security updates. For enterprise-managed devices that do not automatically receive the fix, a temporary workaround involves disabling the inpoutx64 driver via the Windows Registry. Microsoft has stated that disabling this registry key should not lead to unintended behavior.

Winsage

August 26, 2026

Microsoft Now Says Your RGB Lighting Is Why Windows Keeps Crashing Your Games, and There Is a Registry Fix

Microsoft has identified RGB peripherals and components as the source of game crashes following the August 11 Patch Tuesday rollup for Windows 11. The issue stems from drivers or code components resembling inpoutx64, which are triggered when certain games are launched. Embark Studios linked the problem to update KB5121003, and Microsoft confirmed the connection to inpoutx64.sys, although the root cause involves changes to the Windows kernel driver. A temporary workaround involves editing the registry to disable the inpoutx64 driver, though this may affect RGB functionality. Affected games include ARC Raiders, MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls, and The Finals on Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, with symptoms like game freezing and unexpected closures. Rolling back the update is not recommended due to security vulnerabilities it addressed. The inpoutx64.sys driver has been included with various RGB and monitoring software, and Microsoft is investigating the issue further, asking users for feedback. No timeline for a permanent fix has been provided.

AppWizard

August 25, 2026

Windows update that breaks some multiplayer games linked to our desire for gaming PCs that light up all the colors of the rainbow

A bug following the Windows update KB5121003 has caused several games, including Arc Raiders, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and The Finals, to become unresponsive. Embark Studios suggested that the crashes are linked to the driver inpoutx64.sys and recommended disabling it through the Command Prompt. Microsoft confirmed that the update is the cause of the issues and is investigating a potential connection between RGB lighting components and the affected games. They provided a method to disable the driver via the registry, advising users to back up the registry first. Disabling the driver may affect RGB lighting features. Users can also consider rolling back to a previous Windows update as a temporary solution.

AppWizard

August 25, 2026

Walmart has one of the best RTX 5070 gaming PC deals right now at $501 off, plus two FREE upcoming games

Walmart is offering the MSI Codex R2 AI gaming desktop with an RTX 5070 graphics card for ,499, down from its regular price of ,600, with free shipping. The desktop features an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F processor, 16GB of DDR5 memory, and a 1TB SSD. It includes built-in Wi-Fi, RGB lighting, and comes pre-installed with Windows 11. As part of Intel Gamer Days, it also includes free digital copies of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and STAR WARS: Galactic Racer, valued at .98. The desktop is built on the MSI H810M-B motherboard and has a 750W 80+ Gold PSU.

Winsage

August 24, 2026

Microsoft shares temporary fix for Windows 11 gaming issues

Microsoft has acknowledged gaming issues related to Windows 11 updates released on August 11, 2026, affecting games like ARC Raiders, MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and The Finals. Problems reported include game crashes, failures to launch, freezes, and unexpected system restarts, particularly on Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2. Microsoft identified a link between these issues and drivers or components associated with RGB lighting devices, specifically the inpoutx64.sys driver. A temporary workaround involves disabling the inpoutx64 driver through the Windows Registry, with caution advised regarding potential unintended consequences. Users are encouraged to report issues via the Feedback Hub app as Microsoft investigates further.

Winsage

August 24, 2026

Microsoft says RGB is responsible for recent Windows 11 and game crashes

RGB lighting setups may be causing system instabilities on Windows 11, particularly during gaming sessions, as reported by Microsoft. The issue affects PCs running Windows 11 version 25H2 or newer, especially after the August 11 KB5121003 update, and is linked to driver or code components associated with 'inpoutx64'. Users have experienced 'ExceptionAccessViolation' blue screens, which occur when software accesses memory outside its designated boundaries. The problem may be related to anti-cheat technology in various games conflicting with RGB software. Affected titles include Arc Raiders, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and The Finals. Microsoft and game developers are working on solutions and recommend temporarily disabling inpoutx64, which may result in loss of RGB functionality. The issue also affects internal RGB components.

Winsage

August 24, 2026

Windows 11’s August update is crashing games: Microsoft explains why

Microsoft has acknowledged reports of certain games experiencing operational difficulties following a recent update. Users have reported that games such as ‘ARC Raiders’, ‘MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls’, and ‘THE FINALS’ are not functioning as intended, with symptoms including the game application ceasing to respond, unexpectedly closing, displaying an error message stating “EXCEPTIONACCESSVIOLATION,” and devices restarting without warning. Preliminary investigations suggest that the issues may be linked to specific peripherals or internal components with RGB lighting capabilities, particularly drivers or software components with filenames like ‘inpoutx64’. Microsoft encourages users facing these issues to submit reports through the Feedback Hub. A temporary workaround involves disabling the inpoutx64 driver through the Windows Registry, which should only be done by those familiar with the Registry.

Winsage

August 24, 2026

Microsoft Blames RGB Peripherals for Game-Breaking Windows 11 Update—Still No Real Fix

Many Windows 11 users are experiencing crashes, freezes, and forced restarts after a recent update. Microsoft is investigating these issues, which are linked to interactions between certain games and RGB-enabled peripherals that may install conflicting drivers, specifically those with file names similar to inpoutx64. As a temporary solution, Microsoft recommends disabling the inpoutx64 driver via the Windows Registry, although this may disrupt the functionality of RGB features on peripherals. Microsoft is working on a definitive fix but has not yet provided one.