The Windows 11 24H2 edition has proven to be a major challenge for numerous users due to issues stemming from the recent January updates, KB5050009 and KB5050021. These updates have led to various problems such as issues with audio devices and webcams, as well as errors in the system interface, significantly impacting the user experience.
Windows 11 24H2 updates are causing issues.
After installing the KB5050009 update on Windows 11 24H2, a common issue reported is that Bluetooth headphones are recognized and connected but the audio does not play as expected.
Some users have experienced problems with audio playback when watching YouTube videos, including content crashing or failing, and having trouble resolving the issue even after disconnecting and reconnecting headphones.
The issue has impacted connected devices like USB DAC, causing headphones from brands like HyperX to stop working and display error messages.
The latest Windows 11 24H2 updates are causing issues with webcams. Users have experienced problems with certain devices like Dell 4K monitor webcams (P3424WEB and P24HEB) and Insta360 Link cameras, which are not starting up properly and may not be recognized by the system.
Many users are experiencing problems with both audio and video performance.
- When switching between games and other windows, the Windows interface crashes causing the game to continue running while other functions stop working.
- In certain situations, Explorer.exe or the entire desktop interface may become unresponsive, leading to the need for a forced restart.
- The Smart App Control Lock is mistakenly preventing various apps from functioning, including important features like WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux).
- Some users are experiencing problems during installation, such as the KB5050009 update becoming stuck in reboot cycles or displaying error codes.
How to solve issues?
The current recommendation is to remove versions KB5050009 and KB5050021 using the Windows 11 update history menu and then disable automatic updates until Microsoft releases the necessary fixes.
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