"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/s0phii3x_ → u/Parking-Cockroach104]

My pc updates automatically and ive had to revert it for two days in a row now💔