Windows 11 August update triggers game crashes as Microsoft probes driver issue
Microsoft is investigating reports that the Windows 11 August 2026 update (KB5121003) breaks certain games, causing crashes and reboots. Embark Studios linked the issue to a compatibility problem with the inpoutx64.sys driver and provided a temporary workaround to remove the driver, while Microsoft asks affected users to submit Feedback Hub and cautions against removing security updates unless necessary. The investigation continues to determine if the bug lies with Microsoft or third-party components.
