Microsoft Fixes Windows 11 Bug Breaking USB Devices in Recovery Mode
Microsoft has released an emergency patch. It is identified as KB5070773. This patch fixes a Windows 11 bug that broke USB input devices in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). The issue occurred after users installed the KB5066835 security update earlier this month.
Key Features of the Fix:
- Builds: 26200.6901 and 26100.6901
- Supported Versions: Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, and Windows Server 2025
- Update Type: Out-of-band (OOB) update
Workarounds for Non-Booting PCs:
- Touchscreen PCs: Use the on-screen keyboard to navigate WinRE
- PS/2 Ports: Connect a PS/2 keyboard or mouse to regain control
- USB Recovery Drive: Boot from a previously created recovery drive to restore USB functionality
The update, KB5070773, is cumulative and includes security fixes and improvements from the problematic KB5066835 update. It also updates several AI components, such as Image Search and Content Extraction. Microsoft recommends installing the latest update to ensure system security and functionality
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