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A recent Windows 11 update is causing game crashes and all kinds of other problems
A mandatory Windows 11 update (KB5121003) released on August 11 is reportedly causing severe issues including game crashes, login errors, and display problems. Users in the gaming community have particularly noted interruptions with titles like ARC Raiders and The Finals. While this update addressed over 400 vulnerabilities, it seems to have introduced compatibility bugs, leading to alternative suggestions from Embark Games for affected users. Microsoft is investigating the issue but has yet to announce any clear plan for resolution.
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Published 20 Aug 2026, 18:25 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Windows 11 update KB5121003 is causing game and system crashes.
- Significant issues reported particularly in gaming titles like ARC Raiders.
- Embark Games is working on a fix but hasn't specified a timeline.
- Users can disable a problematic driver via Windows Command Prompt.
- Microsoft is investigating the issues reported by users.
Interesting facts
- The update was primarily meant to fix over 400 vulnerabilities.
- Disabling the update leaves users vulnerable to fixed security issues.
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