Windows
G HUB latest version was blocked by Windows Firewall and had to be rolled back
Mouse software stopped working correctly on the newest app version because Windows Firewall was blocking some features. The technician rolled it back to the previous version and disabled automatic updates.
Killed once by someone from XL.net, on 2026-05-26.
Affects
Apps
- Logitech G HUB
Hardware
- mouse
What you see
- Some mouse buttons or features did not work in the software after installing the latest version.
Why it happens
Likely The latest app version was blocked by Windows Firewall, which broke some features.
When it shows up
A mouse utility such as G HUB works on one version but loses features after updating to the newest release, especially when Windows Firewall is blocking parts of the app.
You are in this case if:
- The issue starts after updating the mouse software to the latest version.
- Windows Firewall is blocking some features of the app.
- Rolling back to the previous version restores mouse functions.
1 fix below
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Keeping it away
- Keep automatic updates disabled for the affected mouse software version until the firewall-related issue is resolved.
Someone from XL.net killed this on a Windows computer on 2026-05-26. It is written up from that one repair, so it cites no outside page.