The latest Windows 11 update may mess with your device’s audio – here’s the workaround
Business > Companies > Microsoft The latest Windows 11 update may mess with your device’s audio – here’s the workaround The September Patch Tuesday update is causing audio problems with certain USB devices, but you may be able to resolve it yourself. Lance Whitney Lance Whitney is a technology journalist with an IT background. He's written for TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, and Time, among others, He also teaches classes in AI, cybersecurity, and social media.
- ▪Business > Companies > Microsoft The latest Windows 11 update may mess with your device’s audio – here’s the workaround The September Patch Tuesday update is causing audio problems with certain USB devices, but you may be able to resolve it
- ▪Lance Whitney Lance Whitney is a technology journalist with an IT background.
- ▪He's written for TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, and Time, among others, He also teaches classes in AI, cybersecurity, and social media.
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Business > Companies > Microsoft The latest Windows 11 update may mess with your device’s audio – here’s the workaround The September Patch Tuesday update is causing audio problems with certain USB devices, but you may be able to resolve it yourself. Lance Whitney Lance Whitney is a technology journalist with an IT background. He's written for TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, and Time, among others, He also teaches classes in AI, cybersecurity, and social media. Lance Whitney Read full bio September 14, 2026, 1:27 pm ET 2 min read Lance Whitney/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The latest Windows update cuts off the sound on certain audio devices. The glitch affects older USB devices such as speakers and headsets. To temporarily fix the problem, switch the audio mode to Stereo.
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