In recent developments surrounding Microsoft and Windows 11, two notable issues have emerged, capturing the attention of users and tech enthusiasts alike. The first pertains to a glitch where Windows inaccurately indicates that “Microsoft Defender Antivirus is turned off.” While this may raise concerns, it is important to note that this is a harmless bug that does not affect the actual operations of the antivirus software. Users who encounter this warning, despite having Defender enabled—something we strongly recommend—can rest assured that there is no immediate cause for alarm. Currently, the only remedy is to await a forthcoming update from Microsoft to address the issue.
The second issue relates to mouse customization settings, which have been problematic since the August 27th update for Windows 11. Users have reported that their customization preferences, including cursor animations, size, and color, are not being saved correctly. Fortunately, this issue appears to be cosmetic in nature and does not affect more critical mouse settings, such as pointer speed. Nonetheless, it can be quite frustrating for users who enjoy personalizing their experience.
On a more positive note, Microsoft has successfully identified a solution for the previously reported game-breaking bug associated with the “inpoutx64” driver. This fix ensures that Windows will now automatically block the problematic driver when launching Arc Raiders. Furthermore, Microsoft is working to extend this block to Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. Developers at Embark Studios, responsible for Arc Raiders and The Finals, have also implemented their own fixes, effectively resolving the issues for all affected games except for Tokon. Players of Tokon are advised to utilize Microsoft’s official workaround until a permanent solution is released.
As Microsoft continues its efforts to refine and enhance Windows 11, occasional regressions like these are to be expected. The company remains committed to addressing user concerns and improving the overall experience.
