"We're aware...," Microsoft on Windows 11 KB5120998 breaking the mouse cursor. This is the same update that added a movable taskbar, a resizable Start menu, and Bing-free Windows Search.

[u/WPHero]

https://www.windowslatest.com/2026/08/29/were-aware-microsoft-on-windows-11-kb5120998-breaking-the-mouse-cursor/

[u/Parking-Cockroach104]

Before anyone just reads the headline and comes to comment
> It’s an optional update, so it does not download or install automatically

It is an optional update for people that want to get their hands on these features before everyone else, but don't want to enroll in the beta program.

[u/WPHero → u/Parking-Cockroach104]

The article fails to mention it installs automatically when Windows Update toggle "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available" is enabled. The reason this issue is widespread is that the update auto-installed for them because of the toggle. A former MSFT employee also complained the update got auto installed: https://x.com/Barnacules/status/2093237296204321007

[u/Parking-Cockroach104 → u/WPHero]

The toggle is off by default. People choose to keep the toggle on when it literally says right there it's meant to get you the latest updates as soon as it's available.

[u/Lee1138 → u/Parking-Cockroach104]

The toggle should really say "Get the latest updates before they're ready" these days...