Microsoft’s USB Bug Blunder: WinRE Woes and the Patch That Saved the Day
Microsoft quickly addressed a bug that turned Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) into a high-tech paperweight post-October 2025 updates. USB mice and keyboards stopped working in recovery mode, but Microsoft’s out-of-band update (KB5070773) restores order, making WinRE functional again. Remember, always keep your system updated, even if it means saving WinRE from a tech tantrum.
Hot Take:
Ah, the age-old tale of tech updates: just when you think you’ve solved one problem, another one pops up like a game of whack-a-mole, this time leaving millions stuck in a Windows recovery purgatory. But don’t worry, Microsoft heard your cries, and they’re here with an emergency patch faster than you can say “control-alt-delete”. So, let’s raise a toast to the unsung heroes of the tech world: the emergency updates that keep us from pulling our hair out!
Key Points:
- Microsoft released an emergency update to fix WinRE issues caused by the October 2025 security updates.
- The bug disabled USB mice and keyboards in WinRE, leaving users unable to navigate recovery options.
- The out-of-band update (KB5070773) was rolled out to resolve these issues on both Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 platforms.
- Workarounds included using a touchscreen, PS/2 port devices, or a USB recovery drive.
- Microsoft also addressed other issues including smart card authentication and Active Directory problems.