Microsoft admits the latest Windows 11 update breaks audio — but it's working on a fix

The sound of silence: Microsoft admits that the September update is killing audio on some PCs ...
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Windows 11's September update broke audio. That's not the only thing.

Microsoft confirmed KB5124008 and KB5124012 kill USB Audio Class 1.0 devices on Windows 11 24H2 and later.

The latest Windows 11 update may mess with your device’s audio – here’s the workaround

This month’s Patch Tuesday update is causing audio problems with certain USB devices. There's no patch yet, but you may be ...
Windows Report on MSN

Windows 11 Users Hit by USB Audio Failures After September Update

Microsoft confirms the September Windows 11 update can break USB Audio Class 1.0 devices, causing Code 10 errors and complete ...
TweakTown

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 September update kills audio output on some PCs

Microsoft has confirmed that its September Windows 11 update can break USB audio devices on some PCs, with no permanent fix ...
BleepingComputer

Microsoft: September updates break audio on some Windows PCs

Microsoft has confirmed that USB audio devices may fail on some Windows systems after installing the KB5124008and KB5124012 September 2026 security updates. This known issue affects only devices ...