USB, Windows 10

Latest Windows 10 update is causing USB accessory issues
Some Windows 10 users have reportedly been experiencing problems with their USB accessories after installing update KB5049981, which was released on January 14. Specifically, affected users are encountering this error message: “This device cannot start.
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 10 KB5049981 January 2025 update major issues with DAC, services, USB ports
Windows 10 KB5049981 update is causing major issues for some people, including a bug where the USB DAC fails to load. If you’re affected, you might run into “This device cannot start. (Code 10). Insufficient system resources exist to complete the API.” This bug affects some people only.
Windows users report widespread device issues following January 2025 updates
Microsoft has released a preview of update KB5050094 for Windows 11 24H2, addressing over two dozen bugs and minor changes.
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,
Windows 10 bug disrupts audio for USB DAC users after update
Windows 10 has a bug that is troubling users of external DAC converters with USB 1.0 drivers. The problem occurs after the installation of the January system updates and may result in an error message or no sound.
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,
Microsoft admits bug that kills PC’s audio is seriously widespread affecting multiple Windows 11 versions and Windows 10 – but a fix is coming
Microsoft has confirmed a bug is taking out audio on some PCs It’s affecting all versions of Windows 11, and also Windows 10, ...
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.
Microsoft Update Fails—More Bad News For Windows Users
Microsoft’s first Windows 11 patch of 2025 “is turning out to be a disaster,” as another raft of incompatibility issues and unintended consequences seems to have hit the first Windows 11 patch of 2025 ...
Microsoft delivers update previews for Windows 10 and 11
Microsoft has published the update previews for Windows 10 and 11 in January. Among other things, they solve problems with ...
The Windows January updates are a mess - here's why you should wait to install
Some of the issues affect both Windows 10 and 11, as Microsoft continues to struggle with updates that do more harm than good ...
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Windows 10 KB5050081 auto installs new Outlook web, direct download .msu with DAC fix
Windows 10 KB5050081 restores DAC support and pushes the new web-based Outlook app for all.(direct download .msu) ...
Microsoft Delivers January Preview Updates for Windows 10, 11
Windows 10 and 11 users interested in a peek at the new features coming to the system in February can now install the preview ...