Microsoft released a new update for Windows 11 that was supposed to improve system performance, but instead caused problems and disrupted some of its functions.
The update is causing font corruption, hiding the mouse cursor, and disabling several other basic settings, including the desktop background. Microsoft is aware of these issues but has not yet released a patch to address them.
A new update to Windows 11 is causing problems with the mouse pointer, as its size or color may change, or it may even disappear completely.
The update in question is the optional update with the code KB5120998. After installing it, users discovered, in addition to the pointer problems, another bug that caused the desktop background settings to reset every time the device was restarted.
Many users have also noticed a black background appearing instead of their chosen desktop image. The background automatically switches to a solid black color, and resetting the image doesn't resolve the issue. Even restarting the computer, a common troubleshooting step for Windows, can cause the desktop image to disappear and be replaced by a black background.
In addition to the problems mentioned, some users experienced difficulties in displaying system fonts, as they appeared blurry, and the search function in system folders stopped working for some users.
Microsoft announced that it is aware of these problems and is investigating them.
According to the specialized website "Windows Latest," there is currently only one known way to deal with the bug, which is to manually remove the update.
It is worth noting that "Windows 11" is the only desktop operating system from "Microsoft" that still receives free updates, while support for "Windows 10" ended in October 2025.
Users who do not wish to switch to macOS or Linux find themselves facing several options: either continue using the old system, upgrade to "Windows 11" with updates disabled, or install updates and risk encountering new problems as a result of an incomplete update.
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