Windows update "2025-11 Security Update (KB5068861) (26100.7171)" causing Armory Crate black screen

Technical

Windows auto updated this security update which caused me to get a black screen on Armory crate preventing me from using it. The command center would still fully function but the main Armory crate application was unusable due to the black screen. Tried repairing it multiple times by going to

C:\eSupport\eDriver\Software\Win32App\ASUS\ARMOURY CRATE SE Service\1.5.5\15910

and running ArmouryCrateSESetup.exe

The first time it worked but proceeded to fail a second time with the initial repair fix not working.

Ended up uninstalling that security update and upon restart, Armory crate loaded up so far with no issue.

On a side note, my Bluetooth is not transmitting audio to my headphones even though both Parties say it's connected. Started happening from the time I downloaded that security update. The Full uninstallation and reinstallation of the drivers and uninstallation of the security update, did not revert this bluetooth issue.

Posted Nov 14, 2025, 6:59 PM UTC

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