Microsoft confirmed that the Windows 11 KB5124010 preview update can crash games and apps that use AC-3 (Dolby Digital) audio decoding, especially legacy software relying on Windows’ built-in audio components. The company is investigating the issue and has not yet provided a fix timeline. #KB5124010 #Windows11
Keypoints
- KB5124010 can cause apps to fail to launch or close unexpectedly.
- The issue affects software using AC-3 (Dolby Digital) audio decoding.
- Games, media players, and some productivity apps may be impacted.
- Modern apps that use their own audio decoding are usually not affected.
- Microsoft is working on a fix and will share more information later.