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.

Windows 11 misses the pointer while Defender cries wolf

The company added both problems to its Windows release health dashboard on August 28. Microsoft has confirmed the Defender ...
Windows Report on MSN

Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 KB5120998 Breaks Mouse Cursor Settings & Animation, Desktop Customization Also Affected

Microsoft confirms KB5120998 Windows 11 bugs resetting mouse customization and desktop backgrounds after August updates, ...
BetaNews

Microsoft confirms that KB5120998 update is causing mouse problems in Windows 11

Windows 11 users are experiencing mouse-related issues after installing the KB5120998 update for Windows 11. Microsoft has ...
BetaNews

AniTuner 2: Animated cursors made easy

If you're looking to customize the look of your Windows PC, then you might start with wallpaper, icons, sounds maybe -- they're all quick and easy to customize. Animated cursors are more difficult to ...

Microsoft says Windows 11 KB5120998 update resets mouse settings

Microsoft has confirmed that mouse settings are being reverted on Windows 11 systems after installing the KB5120998 August ...
Windows Latest

“We’re aware,” Microsoft on Windows 11 KB5120998 breaking the mouse cursor

Windows 11's biggest update KB 5120998 is breaking mouse cursors, Microsoft admits the issue, and confirms it's investigating ...
PC World

Design or Tweak Cursors With Free RealWorld Cursor Editor

The name of https://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,63974/description.html (free) is deceptive, since this program can help you create–not just edit–your own ...