Microsoft says August Windows updates may cause gaming issues
Microsoft's August Windows updates are causing gaming issues, affecting users and developers alike.
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What is the specific update causing gaming issues?
The KB5121003 update, released in August, is the cause of the gaming issues.
Which operating systems are affected?
Windows 11 and Windows on Arm PCs are affected by the update issues.
What steps is Microsoft taking to address the problem?
Microsoft is investigating the reports of gaming issues and has acknowledged the problem. Users should monitor official Microsoft channels for updates and potential fixes.
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- Primary Driver: Microsoft's August Windows updates are causing gaming issues, affecting users and developers alike.
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Microsoft has acknowledged that its August Windows updates are causing issues with gaming. The problems stem from the KB5121003 update, which has been linked to crashes and performance issues in various games.
Users of Windows 11 and Windows on Arm PCs, as well as developers like Embark Studios, are experiencing these problems. Microsoft is actively investigating the issue, and users are advised to monitor official channels for updates and potential fixes.
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If your Surface or Windows on Arm PC can't open Teams or Outlook today, you aren't aloneWindows Central · 52d ago
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Windows 11 August Update is Breaking Games, Microsoft InvestigatesTechPowerUp · 52d ago
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Microsoft probes reports of games taking exception to Windows 11's August updateThe Register · 52d ago
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Windows 11’s August update is crashing games and causing PC problemsPCWorld · 52d ago
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Microsoft says August Windows updates may cause gaming issuesBleepingComputer · 52d ago
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