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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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Windows January 2025 Security Updates Disrupt External USB DAC Support
Windows security patches have led to widespread reports of external USB Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs) no longer functioning correctly. These issues primarily affect devices that use USB 1.
Windows 11's latest security update won't play nicely with these audio devices
Windows 11 Build 26100.2894, which shipped on January 14 2025, also has an issue that prevents Arm devices from being able to ...