Nvidia is looking into gaming issues after Windows 11 KB5074109 January 2026 Update (artifacts, black screen and other problems)

Nvidia is investigating gaming issues following the Windows 11 KB5074109 January 2026 Update, which has caused problems like artifacts and black screens. The update was intended to be minor but has led to various issues, including black screens before desktop loading and artifacts in games like Forza Horizon. Nvidia users have reported similar problems, with some attributing the issues to the Windows update rather than Nvidia drivers. Nvidia engineers are looking into the reports, with one suggesting that uninstalling the problematic update may resolve the artifacts in games. Microsoft has released an optional update, KB5074105, to address the black screen issue but has not addressed the artifacts problem.