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.

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,

The new preview update resolves some persistent and annoying problems with Windows 24H2, but you may need to download and install it manually.

Microsoft has confirmed that its latest security update for Windows has a bug that is affecting audio, especially when using a USB audio DAC.