Windows 11's 24H2 January update is causing havoc on people's PCs
Windows 11 24H2 update KB5050009 causing issues with Bluetooth audio. Wired headphones with USB DAC were also impacted by the update; the audio is not working. Some webcam models do not function post-update,
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.
The Latest Windows 24H2 and 23H2 Updates Are Causing Widespread Issues
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 updates, KB5050009 for version 24H2 and KB5050021 for version 23H2, released in January 2025, have led to problems for many users, as reported by Windows Latest. These issues affect audio devices, webcams, and system stability.
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.
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.
Windows 11 24H2 plagued by yet more bugs in 2025
Microsoft's official 24H2 update for Windows 11 has been hit with one bug after another. Here's why you might want to hold off on updating and what you could run into if you decide to upgrade now.
Windows 11 24H2 becomes broadly available although it's severely bugged
Microsoft declared the broad availability of Windows 11 24H2, but they still have many bugs to fix. Here is all about this.
Windows 11 24H2 patch breaks audio, Bluetooth, webcams, and more
Update KB5050009, the first patch of the year for Windows 11, released two weeks ago on January 15. However, instead of ...
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Windows 11 24H2 KB5050009 issues break audio, camera. KB5050021 affected too
Windows 11 KB5050009 is turning out to be a disaster for some of us. Unfortunately, I've also run into problems after ...
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I'm absolutely sick of Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 update, as it's now causing Bluetooth and webcam issues
Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 update continues to affect PC ... playback issues on Bluetooth audio devices The latest KB5050009 (24H2) and KB5050021 (23H2) builds appear to be responsible It's ...