Windows 10 bug disrupts audio

Optional Windows 11 update fixes USB audio bugs, among others
Remember the Windows 11 24H2 update from earlier this month? The first one of the year, which continued last year’s trend of 24H2 updates wreaking havoc for end users? Well, the big issue caused by that one seems to have been addressed — for testers,
Windows 11 KB5050094 update fixes bugs causing audio issues
Microsoft has released the optional KB5050094 Preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 with 28 bug fixes and changes, including fixes for bugs causing audio playback issues on systems with USB audio device drivers.
Microsoft confirms major Windows 11 and Windows 10 audio bug is cutting sound on PCs
First spotted by Windows Latest (via TechRadar ), the bug wipes out audio from a PC, with those using any version of Windows 11, such as Windows 11 24H2, 23H2 and 22H2, at risk. It also affects Windows 10 users, and strangely, despite being a more general security patch, all versions of the operating system experience the issue.
Microsoft's January security patch is wrecking audio on Windows PCs
Microsoft has confirmed that its latest security update for Windows has a bug that is affecting audio, especially when using a USB audio DAC.
Microsoft: January Windows security updates break audio playback
Microsoft has confirmed that the025 Windows security updates are breaking audio playback on some systems with external DACs (digital-to-analog converters).
Windows 10 bug disrupts audio after January updates
Windows 10 has a bug troubling users who utilize external DAC converters with USB 1.0 drivers. The problem occurs after installing the January system updates, resulting in an error message or no sound.
January Windows security updates are breaking audio on PCs using external DACs
Bad January security updates are breaking USB 1.0 external DACs on recent Windows and Windows Server versions.
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