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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 that Windows 11 24H2 will no longer include the AC-3 codec, also known as Dolby Digital, in its native apps. This change means that users will not be able to play AC-3 encoded audio files using Windows' built-in media players, although third-party apps like VLC and MPV will still support the codec. Some devices may still come with the AC-3 codec if preinstalled by the manufacturer. This move aligns with the industry's shift away from the AC-3 codec, which debuted in the 90s.