Windows 11 Crashes Blamed on RGB Software Interference

Microsoft has identified the root cause of recent system crashes and blue screens in Windows 11. The culprit is RGB software, which is interfering with core system components. This issue was reported by users who experienced random system instability, game freezes, and even BSODs. Games such as Arc Raiders, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and The Finals were most affected.

Microsoft investigated the issue and found that RGB software installed on affected PCs is causing the problem. The company stated that this issue is related to peripherals or internal device components with RGB lighting features. The software governing these devices installs drivers or code components with file names similar to 'inpoutx64' to control the RGB.

When a certain game is launched, inpoutx64 would trigger the issue and cause a crash. Microsoft didn't explain the underlying cause but it's likely tied to anti-cheat not appreciating a kernel-mode driver in user space. The company is working to understand the relationship between these RGB components and the games that trigger this issue.

As a temporary solution, users can use the Registry Editor to manually disable the driver. This may break some RGB software functionality but universal programs like SignalRGB or OpenRGB can be used to control devices as long as they're supported. Microsoft suggests reporting issues via Feedback Hub to prioritize them in the first place.