Microsoft Admits Windows 11 KB5120998 Update Breaks Mouse Cursors, With Wallpapers Turning Black Until You Uninstall It
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The new update for Windows 11 manipulates the mouse cursors of some users. Microsoft does not yet have a specific solution for the problem.
Microsoft Admits Windows 11 KB5120998 Update Breaks Mouse Cursors, With Wallpapers Turning Black Until You Uninstall It
The issue appears to be widespread, which has caused even Microsoft to acknowledge the problem with its latest Windows update. The Latest Windows 11 KB5120998 Update is Breaking Mouse Cursors; Microsoft Announces it is Investigating the Issue A few days ago, Microsoft rolled out its one of the major Windows 11 updates, which affects the Taskbar, Start Menu,l and Windows Search. This is the optional Windows 11 KB5120998 update, which brings some …
And Microsoft has already confirmed these bugs in the cursor settings after installing KB5120998 on Windows 11, but has not yet available a solution.
Short notice for Windows users who have visually adapted their system: After installing the Windows updates on August 27, 2026 (KB5120998, Build 26100.9278), Microsoft's...To post: Windows 11: Update resets mouse pointer settings Where to follow us: Facebook, Reddit, Google News, X, Threads Keep up to date? Adds us to Google as the preferred source!
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