4 things to check before upgrading your streaming/editing PC to Windows 11 26H2 (2026 Update): USB Audio Class 1.0 silence remains unfixed, full-screen game captur…

The Windows 11 annual update, "2026 Update (version 26H2)," began rolling out on September 29, 2026. For streaming and ...
TweakTown

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

Microsoft says KB5124008 (Sept. 8) can disable USB Audio Class 1.0 devices on Windows 11 (24H2, 25H2, 26H1), causing Code 10 errors, muted output, and unresponsive sound controls; multichannel modes ...
ZDNet

The latest Windows 11 update may mess with your device’s audio – here’s the workaround

Microsoft’s monthly Windows updates aim to fix bugs and vulnerabilities, but they also often create new glitches. That’s the case with the September Patch Tuesday rollout, which is apparently stifling ...
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 ...
PC Magazine

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

Once again, Microsoft is fixing problems introduced in a Windows 11 update. This time, the company has rushed out a fix after the update triggered USB audio issues and broke functionality with the AI ...