Microsoft Blames Windows Gaming Issues on RGB Lighting Devices

Microsoft is investigating gaming crashes and launch failures following August 2026 Windows updates, which it attributes to RGB lighting device drivers—specifically files named inpoutx64—that conflict with certain games like ARC Raiders and The Finals. Affected systems experience freezes, access violation errors, and unexpected restarts, with game developer Embark Studios confirming the issue stems from Windows kernel changes and providing a temporary workaround involving file deletion. Microsoft has not yet released an official fix and continues investigating the relationship between RGB device components and the affected games.