Microsoft has released a new optional update for Windows 11 24H2, KB5050094. This update became available on January 28, 2025, addresses several issues and introduces new features to enhance user experience, as reported by Windows Latest.

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.

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. Fortunately, there’s a fix.

Microsoft has published the update previews for Windows 10 and 11 in January. Among other things, they solve problems with USB audio devices.

Remember the Windows 11 24H2 update from earlier this month? The first one of the year, which continued last year’s trend of 24H2 updates wreaking havoc for end users? Well, the big issue caused by that one seems to have been addressed — for testers,

In Redmond, no one can hear the audiophiles scream The list of known issues in the Windows January 14 update continues to grow with USB audio device users the latest to be hit.… 2025 is not going well for Microsoft and its regular Windows update.

The Windows 11 January security update has a few known issues, including a bug that can prevent certain audio devices from working.