Windows 11 Update Causes Multiplayer Game Crashes

For some gamers, the latest Windows 11 update has been a disaster. Since August 11, several multiplayer games have been experiencing crashes, with users reporting a range of symptoms including unresponsiveness, error messages, and even device restarts.

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According to Microsoft, the affected games include Arc Raiders, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and The Finals. However, it’s likely that other games may also be impacted, and Microsoft is urging users to report any additional issues through the Feedback Hub app.

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The crashes are believed to be related to a file called inpoutx64.sys, which was updated with the latest Windows 11 patch. Embark, the developer of Arc Raiders, has confirmed this suspicion, stating that the crash is related to the inpoutx64.sys file.

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While Microsoft is investigating the issue, a quick fix has been discovered by the Arc Raiders developer. By typing ‘sc stop inpoutx64’ and ‘sc delete inpoutx64’ into the Command Prompt, and then deleting the inpoutx64.sys file from the drivers folder, users can temporarily resolve the issue.

However, it’s worth noting that this fix is not a permanent solution and may not work for all users. Microsoft will likely need to release a further update to fully resolve the issue.

In the meantime, users who are experiencing crashes may want to consider rolling back their Windows 11 update. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Search for Windows Update on the Start tab
2. Click on Update history
3. Scroll down and click Uninstall updates
4. Uninstall update KB5120708

It’s also worth noting that some users have reported graphical corruption problems after the latest Windows update. One user on Reddit demonstrated problems in Valorant and Roblox using both a dedicated graphics card and an integrated graphics card. Some users report that uninstalling KB5121003 has fixed black screen problems.

Microsoft has confirmed that the latest Windows update contains over 400 security updates, although it’s not clear yet if changes related to these fixes are responsible for the issues.

Update History and Uninstalling KB5120708

For those who are experiencing crashes and want to try rolling back their Windows 11 update, follow these steps:

1. Search for Windows Update on the Start tab
2. Click on Update history
3. Scroll down and click Uninstall updates
4. Uninstall update KB5120708

It’s worth noting that this is not a guaranteed fix and may not work for all users. However, it’s a temporary solution that may help users get back to playing their favorite multiplayer games.

Conclusion

The latest Windows 11 update has caused some multiplayer games to crash, but a quick fix has been discovered by the Arc Raiders developer. While this fix is not a permanent solution, it may help users temporarily resolve the issue. Microsoft is urging users to report any additional issues through the Feedback Hub app and is investigating the cause of the crashes.

For those who are experiencing crashes and want to try rolling back their Windows 11 update, follow the steps outlined above. However, it’s worth noting that this is not a guaranteed fix and may not work for all users.

As for the future, Microsoft will likely need to release a further update to fully resolve the issue. In the meantime, users may want to consider uninstalling the latest update or rolling back to a previous version of Windows 11.