The September Patch Tuesday update is causing audio problems with certain USB devices, but you may be able to resolve it yourself.

The latest out-of-band update resolves a few problems in Windows 11, including one that cut off the sound for certain USB audio devices.

Have you ever been using Windows 11 and suddenly found that no sound is coming from your speakers or headphones?For example: ...

Microsoft confirmed KB5124008 and KB5124012 kill USB Audio Class 1.0 devices on Windows 11 24H2 and later.

Overview: Outdated drivers can cause crackling, distortion, low volume and unexpected audio interruptions on Windows PCs.Incorrect audio settings may affect pla ...

In another repeat, a recent update for Windows 11 accidentally introduced a trio of software issues, including sound on USB Audio 1.0 devices and a way to run Linux on Windows.

Windows 11’s emergency update still breaks audio on some PCs, and it looks like a fix won’t arrive until October 2026 Patch Tuesday, which is scheduled for October 13. On September 8, Microsoft ...

Microsoft’s KB5129195 emergency Windows update fixes USB Audio 8-channel and 3D audio failures. USB Audio Class 1.0 devices may still face Code 10 and no-audio problems. Windows 10, Windows 11, and ...

Microsoft has confirmed that USB audio devices may fail on some Windows systems after installing the KB5124008and KB5124012 September 2026 security updates. This known issue affects only devices ...