Late last week, reports emerged regarding gameplay disruptions linked to the Windows 11 August update. Users experienced a range of issues, including forced crashes, unexpected freezing, and device restarts. Upon investigation, Microsoft identified the interaction between gaming applications and RGB peripherals as the underlying cause of these complications.
Workaround and Registry Hack
In response, the tech giant released a workaround that involves a registry modification, effectively marking the issue as resolved, albeit without a comprehensive update. Microsoft has indicated that the presence of RGB peripherals is problematic, suggesting that the only viable solution is to prevent the inpoutx64 driver from loading. This approach shifts the focus away from a complete fix, instead opting for a temporary measure.
Microsoft This issue is resolved by a block that prevents the inpoutx64 driver from loading. The block targets devices with this specific driver enabled and the game ARC Raiders installed. This resolution disables the inpoutx64 driver and displays a message window with information about the disablement. Following this message, the game will launch as normal.
For those seeking to implement the workaround, Microsoft recommends the following steps to disable the driver through the Windows registry:
- Navigate to the key HKEYLOCALMACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesinpoutx64. This can be accomplished by exploring the folders on the left side of the window or by typing the path directly into the address bar at the top.
- On the right side of the window, locate the registry value named Start. Double-click this key and input the number 4 in the field labeled Value data.
- Close the window and restart your computer.
While this workaround effectively resolves the immediate issue, it does not tackle the root cause. Microsoft is also working to block RGB peripherals for the game MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, with reports indicating that Embark Studios has addressed similar issues for devices running THE FINALS. Additionally, the driver block is slated to be included in the September 2026 Windows security updates and future releases.
