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Microsoft confirmed that a bug in the September 2026 update KB5124010 causes crashes in legacy applications using Dolby Digital AC-3 audio decoding. The issue affects Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H2, with no immediate fix available. Modern apps are largely unaffected, but legacy software may fail to launch or close unexpectedly when audio features are used.
Microsoft has confirmed a bug in Windows 11 updates 24H2, 25H2, and 26H2 that causes some games and applications to crash when using built-in AC-3 (Dolby Digital) audio decoding. The issue stems from the September 22 optional update, KB5124010, and affects legacy software relying on Windows' native audio components. While modern apps are largely unaffected, users may experience sudden closures or launch failures when adjusting volume or enabling audio features. Microsoft is working on a fix but has not provided a timeline.
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