Microsoft's latest optional patch is a bug-fix bonanza for Windows 11 24H2
The new preview update resolves some persistent and annoying problems with Windows 24H2, but you may need to download and install it manually.
Optional Windows 11 update fixes USB audio bugs, among others
If you're suffering from recent Windows 11 24H2 issues, you'll have to manually install this cumulative update.
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's wild ride: Some fixes are in but other bugs still linger
Microsoft's official 24H2 update for Windows 11 has been hit with one bug after another. But a variety of have finally been patched.
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'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,
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.
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,
I'm absolutely sick of Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 update, as it's now causing Bluetooth and webcam issues
Issues with Microsoft Windows 11 24H2 seem neverending, with its latest build causing Bluetooth and webcam functionality ...
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Windows 11 KB5050094 24H2 fixes gaming, direct download .msu with new features
Windows 11 KB5050094 is now available as an optional update with gaming, DAC audio, camera and other fixes on Windows 11 24H2 ...
Windows 11’s Auto HDR works again, but you have to manually update first
Patch KB5050094 is an optional update, by the way. If you’re affected by the Auto HDR issue and you’ve been itching to turn it back on, you’ll have to manually install this update, either via Windows ...
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Microsoft Releases Windows 11 KB5050094 Update With Fixes for Auto HDR, Audio, and Much More
Microsoft has released a new optional update for Windows 11 24H2, KB5050094. This update became available on January 28, 2025 ...
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Rollback to Windows 11 23H2, uninstall Windows 11 24H2 and downgrade (how-to)
How-to: Rollback to Windows 11 23H2, uninstall Windows 11 24H2 and downgrade until Microsoft fixes inherent issues.