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The rgb drivers tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions where RGB lighting software and related kernel drivers intersect with Windows updates and gaming stability. Recent threads highlight how outdated third-party drivers, such as inpoutx64.sys, can cause crashes in games like ARC Raiders and THE FINALS after installing cumulative updates like KB5121003 on Windows 11. Topics include troubleshooting driver conflicts, identifying problematic software, and applying fixes that preserve system security while restoring game performance. Users share practical steps for removing or updating drivers, and discuss the impact of mandatory Windows patches on hardware peripherals and gaming setups. The tag serves as a resource for resolving RGB driver-related issues within the broader context of Windows maintenance and gaming reliability.
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    KB5121003 Freezes Games: Disable inpoutx64 RGB Service

    Microsoft has confirmed that the August 11 Windows 11 security update, KB5121003, can make certain games freeze, crash, display EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION, or restart the entire PC when an affected RGB-control driver is present. The issue applies to Windows 11 24H2 build 26100.9168 and 25H2...
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    KB5121003: Remove inpoutx64 to Fix ARC Raiders Crashes — Megathread

    Windows 11’s August 11 cumulative update, KB5121003, is crashing ARC Raiders and THE FINALS for some players when an old third-party kernel driver, inpoutx64.sys, is present. The immediate practical fix is to address that driver rather than reflexively remove the security update: KB5121003 is...
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