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Josew
Silver Contributor
Mar 16, 2026

Windows 10: KB5073724 Update Causes Game Freezes

After installing KB5073724, games using Vulkan crash and require a hard reboot.

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  • KairosRivers's avatar
    KairosRivers
    Iron Contributor

    Uninstall the KB5073724 update and pause Windows Update for a week to wait for Microsoft to release a fix.

  • Wylders's avatar
    Wylders
    Copper Contributor

    The issue you're experiencing after installing KB5073724—where Vulkan-based games crash and force a hard reboot—is likely related to a compatibility or driver problem introduced by this update.