{
  "id": 3002524,
  "title": "Windows 11 Update Conflicts With Some RGB Software; Crashes Games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/windows-11-update-conflicts-with-some-rgb-software-crashes-games",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-24T10:34:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/402378/windows-11-conflicts-with-rgb-software/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Windows 11 Update Struggles With Certain RGB Software, Resulting in Game Crashes\n\nAnother Windows 11 update issue has emerged, this time involving compatibility problems with RGB lighting software and its related components. When these RGB software programs install drivers, they may use file names similar to \"inpoutx64,\" which is causing conflicts with specific games running on Windows 11.\n\nThe affected games include ARC Raiders, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and The Finals. When a user attempts to play these games, they may encounter various issues such as freezing, unexpected closes, or even a forced restart of their PC. In some cases, an error message titled \"EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION\" appears, disrupting the gaming experience.\n\nMicrosoft has provided a workaround for this issue, which involves temporarily disabling the inpoutx64 driver through the Windows registry. However, this method is not recommended for users who are not familiar with registry editing, as it could potentially cause problems with the RGB features on their peripherals or components.\n\nTo apply the workaround, users need to open the Registry Editor by searching for \"regedit\" in the Start menu, then navigate to \"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\inpoutx64\" and modify the \"Start\" registry value to have a \"Value data\" of four. Users should also make a note of the previous value, so they can revert the change if any issues arise.\n\nMicrosoft is currently investigating the interaction between RGB-related components and the affected games within Windows 11, but no specific timeline has been provided for when a fix will be available.",
  "summary": "It’s unfortunately another episode of a Windows 11 update conflicting with existing software and causing issues. This time, it looks to be related to RGB lighting software and their related components and peripherals. When running certain games, this conflict can cause said games to freeze, close unexpectedly, or even force a restart on your PC. […] The post Windows 11 Update Conflicts With Some…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}