Windows 11's October update just broke the Windows Recovery Environment — USB keyboards and mice unusable in Windows RE after latest bug hits

The latest Windows 11 October update has caused a bug that renders USB keyboards and mice unusable in the Windows Recovery Environment (RE), a critical tool for troubleshooting. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and is working on a fix. Users with PS/2-connector peripherals are not affected. This bug adds to a series of problems with Windows updates, including a recent emergency fix for localhost connections. IT professionals relying on Windows RE for system repairs may face delays due to this issue. Microsoft is expected to release a solution soon.