Microsoft says September updates fix mouse settings reset issues

Microsoft has fixed a known issue that wiped mouse settings on some Windows 11 systems after installing the KB5120998 August 2026 preview update.

Microsoft’s latest Windows update breaks cursors, wallpaper, and more – what to do if you’re affected

Here's what to know about the glitch, and the only action you can take for now.
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Mouse & keyboard not working in Windows 11 laptop [8 fixes]

Are the mouse and keyboard not working in Windows 11? Try disabling fast startup, scan for malware, update driver, amongst other fixes.

Microsoft: KB5120998 mouse reset bug affects only non-English PCs

Microsoft says a known issue that reverts mouse settings after installing the KB5120998 August 2026 preview update affects only non-English Windows 11 systems.
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I almost bought a $100 mouse until I found these Windows settings

I nearly bought new hardware to fix a settings problem.