Windows 10 bug disrupts audio

The Windows January updates are a mess - here's why you should wait to install
Some of the issues affect both Windows 10 and 11, as Microsoft continues to struggle with updates that do more harm than good.
January Windows 10 preview update force installs new Outlook
Microsoft has started force-installing the new Outlook email client on Windows 10 systems for users who deploy this month's KB5050081 non-security preview update.
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.
Microsoft Delivers January Preview Updates for Windows 10, 11
Windows 10 and 11 users interested in a peek at the new features coming to the system in February can now install the preview versions.
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 confirms audio bug hitting multiple versions of Windows
Several Windows versions have been affected by an audio bug after a security update, which Microsoft has promised to fix. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
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