Windows 11 24H2 Audio Bug Leaves Thousands of PCs Silent: The Silent Treatment Takes Hold

Windows 11 24H2 Bug Breaks Audio Output, Microsoft Blocks Update

In the latest update for Windows 11, version 24H2, Microsoft has identified a new bug that affects audio output on certain PCs. This glitch causes audio to stop working altogether, leaving users unable to hear sound through built-in speakers, Bluetooth speakers, or headsets.

Microsoft has confirmed the issue and listed it as a known problem on its release health dashboard for Windows 11 24H2. The company explains that the bug is related to Dirac Audio software and its cridspapo.dll file, which is designed to improve audio quality.

However, it appears that the issue only affects a "limited set of devices from one manufacturer," although Microsoft doesn’t reveal which vendor is affected. To prevent further issues, Microsoft has blocked the 24H2 update on affected devices until a fix is available.

The Current State of Play with this Audio Glitch

For now, there’s no permanent fix for this issue, so if you’ve already upgraded to 24H2 and are experiencing audio problems, you’ll need to wait for a solution.

Microsoft is working closely with Dirac to release an updated audio driver that should resolve the problem. Once the new driver is available, it will be rolled out through Windows Update, and the update block will be lifted.

This bug only affects version 24H2, so if you’re using an earlier release like Windows 11 23H2, you should be safe.

Other Audio-Related Issues with Windows 11 24H2

Interestingly, this isn’t the only audio-related bug that’s surfaced with Windows 11 24H2. Another issue causes some PCs to play sound at maximum volume without warning, which is the opposite of this glitch.

Microsoft is still working to resolve this issue, so it’s possible that more audio-related bugs will come to light as the 24H2 update is rolled out.

Will Windows 11’s Troubles Impact its Future Success?

With Windows 11, it seems that the 24H2 update has run into a series of problems, but this isn’t the first time Windows has faced bugs and issues.

In fact, Windows 10 has had its own share of problems over the years. However, Windows 10 will reach its End of Life next October, which means Microsoft will need to focus on improving and refining Windows 11 to attract more users.

Let’s hope that this rough patch for Windows 11 is just a minor setback, and the OS will eventually become a solid choice for users.