Windows Updates Trigger Device Failures and User Frustration

Recent January patches for Windows 10 and 11 have caused widespread issues with USB, Bluetooth, and webcam functionality, leaving users seeking fixes.

• Microsoft's January 2025 updates for Windows 10 and 11 have introduced significant bugs, including issues with USB DAC drivers, Bluetooth headphones, and webcams.
• Affected users report audio playback failures, video buffering errors, and unresponsive webcams, with some problems requiring a full OS reinstallation to resolve.
• The problematic updates include KB5049981 for Windows 10, KB5050009 for Windows 11 24H2, and KB5050021 for earlier Windows 11 versions, with widespread complaints on Microsoft's Feedback Hub.
• Microsoft has acknowledged some issues, such as impacts on Open Secure Shell and Citrix components, but users have identified additional bugs affecting gaming performance and taskbar responsiveness.
• Users are advised to uninstall the updates, pause further updates, or delay installation until Microsoft releases a patch to address the problems.

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