Overview

• Issues emerged after the Aug. 29 preview update KB5064081 and the September update KB5065426 on devices running Windows 11 version 24H2.
• DRM- or HDCP-protected content in digital TV apps and Blu‑ray/DVD programs may trigger copyright errors, black screens, freezes, interruptions, or crashes.
• Microsoft identifies the affected path as applications invoking the system’s Enhanced Video Renderer with copy-protection enforcement.
• A patch is being developed with no announced release date, and users are advised to rely on other playback hardware or streaming in the meantime.
• Reporting indicates older Windows 10 and earlier Windows 11 versions are not affected, and mainstream streaming services continue to function.