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 ...
PC Magazine

Microsoft Rolls Out Fix for Windows 11 Update That Broke Claude Cowork

Microsoft Rolls Out Fix for Windows 11 Update That Broke Claude Cowork In another repeat, a recent update for Windows 11 accidentally introduced a trio of software issues, including sound on USB Audio ...
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 KB5124008 and KB5124012 September 2026 security updates. This known issue affects only devices ...
TweakTown

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

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. Microsoft has confirmed another bug tied to its September Patch Tuesday update, and this time it's audio that's taking the hit. According to an updated ...