Summary: Microsoft has acknowledged that the January 2025 Windows security updates are causing audio playback issues on systems using external DACs. This problem particularly affects users with USB 1.0 audio drivers, leading to potential errors in the Device Manager. A fix is in progress, but users are advised to connect their audio devices directly to their PCs as a temporary solution.
Affected: Microsoft Windows 24H2, Windows 10 22H2, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016
Keypoints :
- Audio playback fails when using external DACs with USB 1.0 audio drivers.
- Error message displayed: ‘This device cannot start. (Code 10) Insufficient system resources exist to complete the API.’
- Microsoft is investigating the cause and is working on a fix.
- Temporary workaround: Connect audio devices directly to the PC without a DAC.
- Similar audio issues affecting Windows 24H2 systems with Creative Sound BlasterX G6 USB DAC are also under review.