Microsoft has confirmed that certain RGB peripherals are causing game-breaking crashes, freezes, and forced restarts in Windows 11 after recent updates. The issue stems from interactions between games and RGB lighting devices that install drivers with file names similar to inpoutx64. When these drivers are present, launching specific games triggers system instability.

Microsoft recommends disabling the inpoutx64 driver via the Windows Registry as a temporary workaround, acknowledging this may disrupt RGB functionality or peripheral software. The company admits no permanent fix exists yet but states it is actively developing a solution. Users experiencing issues after disabling the driver are advised to re-enable it to restore normal operation.

The investigation remains ongoing, with Microsoft emphasizing that the root cause lies in peripheral drivers or internal components featuring RGB lighting.