Microsoft says September updates fix mouse settings reset issues
Microsoft addressed a known issue in Windows 11 where mouse settings were reset after installing the KB5120998 August 2026 preview update. The problem was resolved with the September 2026 updates.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
A bug in the KB5120998 August 2026 preview update for Windows 11 caused mouse settings to be wiped on some systems. Microsoft released September 2026 updates that fix this issue, restoring expected mouse configuration behavior.
Potential Impact
Affected Windows 11 users experienced loss of customized mouse settings after applying the August 2026 preview update, potentially causing inconvenience and disruption in user experience. There is no indication of security compromise or exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
The issue has been fixed by Microsoft in the September 2026 updates. Users should apply these official updates to resolve the mouse settings reset problem. No additional mitigation steps are required.
Microsoft says September updates fix mouse settings reset issues
Description
Microsoft addressed a known issue in Windows 11 where mouse settings were reset after installing the KB5120998 August 2026 preview update. The problem was resolved with the September 2026 updates.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
A bug in the KB5120998 August 2026 preview update for Windows 11 caused mouse settings to be wiped on some systems. Microsoft released September 2026 updates that fix this issue, restoring expected mouse configuration behavior.
Potential Impact
Affected Windows 11 users experienced loss of customized mouse settings after applying the August 2026 preview update, potentially causing inconvenience and disruption in user experience. There is no indication of security compromise or exploitation.
Defensive Guidance
The issue has been fixed by Microsoft in the September 2026 updates. Users should apply these official updates to resolve the mouse settings reset problem. No additional mitigation steps are required.
Technical Details
- Classification
- {"confidence":0.3,"severitySource":"default","classifier":"rss-v2"}
Threat ID: 6aa292f3acd9273b4907e60e
Added to database: 09/10/2026, 11:22:27 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 11:22:30 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 14:52:51 UTC
Views: 8
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