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.
Windows 11 update breaks Bluetooth, headphones, webcams, and more
For some, Windows 11 updates KB5050009 and KB5050021 have been a disaster. This year's first Windows 11 patch has broken many devices.
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, webcams, and system stability.
Latest Windows 11 update causes audio and camera issues
Windows Latest notes that the latest Windows patch also affects Bluetooth headphones. After installing the KB5050009, there is no audio, and the only remedy is to uninstall the update.
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.
Windows 10 bug disrupts audio after January updates
Windows 10 has a bug troubling users who utilize external DAC converters with USB 1.0 drivers. The problem occurs after installing the January system updates, resulting 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,
I'm absolutely sick of Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 update, as it's now causing Bluetooth and webcam issues
Issues with Microsoft Windows 11 24H2 seem neverending, with its latest build causing Bluetooth and webcam functionality ...
Windows 11 24H2 patch breaks audio, Bluetooth, webcams, and more
Update KB5050009, the first patch of the year for Windows 11, released two weeks ago on January 15. However, instead of ...
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How to download Bluetooth driver for Windows 11/10
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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 ...
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Windows 11 24H2 KB5050009 issues break audio, camera. KB5050021 affected too
Windows 11 KB5050009 is turning out to be a disaster for some of us. Unfortunately, I've also run into problems after ...
Windows 11 24H2 plagued by yet more bugs in 2025
Microsoft's official 24H2 update for Windows 11 has been hit with one bug after another. Here's why you might want to hold off on updating and what you could run into if you decide to upgrade now.