Windows 11’s September patch breaks USB audio, and there’s no fix yet
Microsoft confirms the September Patch Tuesday update is causing USB Audio Class 1.0 devices to fail on various versions of Windows 11. Credit: PixieMe / Shutterstock.com Microsoft recently confirmed that the September Patch Tuesday security update (KB5124008) is causing problems with USB audio on some Windows 11 systems. However, Microsoft did not disclose how many users are affected, only stating that some computers with USB Audio Class 1.0 devices are reportedly affected.
- ▪Microsoft confirms the September Patch Tuesday update is causing USB Audio Class 1.0 devices to fail on various versions of Windows 11.
- ▪Credit: PixieMe / Shutterstock.com Microsoft recently confirmed that the September Patch Tuesday security update (KB5124008) is causing problems with USB audio on some Windows 11 systems.
- ▪However, Microsoft did not disclose how many users are affected, only stating that some computers with USB Audio Class 1.0 devices are reportedly affected.
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Microsoft confirms the September Patch Tuesday update is causing USB Audio Class 1.0 devices to fail on various versions of Windows 11. Credit: PixieMe / Shutterstock.com Microsoft recently confirmed that the September Patch Tuesday security update (KB5124008) is causing problems with USB audio on some Windows 11 systems. However, Microsoft did not disclose how many users are affected, only stating that some computers with USB Audio Class 1.0 devices are reportedly affected. On the support page for the update, Microsoft has listed this under its “Known issues in this update” section: After installing the September 8, 2026, Windows security update, some USB Audio Class 1.0 devices might fail to start or produce audio.
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