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Microsoft Says KB5120998 Update Causes Different Problems Depending on Your Language

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The KB5120998 update for Windows 11 has been one of the more problematic releases from Microsoft in recent times. The company recently confirmed that the optional update was causing problems with mouse settings and promised to investigate. Now there are more details emerging about what is happening in relation to this particular issue, but it is certainly not the only problem with the KB5120998 update. Microsoft has also confirmed reports from u…

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Microsoft says KB5120998 update causes different problems depending on your language

The KB5120998 update for Windows 11 has been one of the more problematic releases from Microsoft in recent times. The company recently confirmed that the optional update was causing problems with mouse settings and promised to investigate. Now there are more details emerging about what is happening in relation to this particular issue, but it is certainly not the only problem with the KB5120998 update. Microsoft has also confirmed reports from u…

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Windows 11 update sends some desktops into an unwanted goth phase

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Microsoft says KB5120998 Windows update resets desktop settings

Microsoft has confirmed that desktop settings are lost or reset on some Windows devices after installing the KB5120998 August 2026 preview update.

·Melville, United States
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Bug in Update KB5120998 Redefines Screen on Windows 11

Microsoft has confirmed a bug in Windows 11 KB5120998 update that changes the desktop to black background and prevents manual restoration. See details.

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Windows 11 Update Causes Comical Errors

Microsoft confirms major KB5120998 issue.

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Microsoft's latest Windows 11 KB5120998 update breaks mouse and desktop settings

Windows 11's latest KB5120998 update can spark further frustration as it is breaking even more custom settings users rely on. Read more...

·Plymouth, United States
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Windows Latest broke the news on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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