Microsoft: September updates break audio on some Windows PCs

What happened

Microsoft has confirmed that USB audio devices may fail on some Windows systems after installing the KB5124008and KB5124012 September 2026 security updates. [...]

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4 reports · 1 original report · 2 independent

1. BleepingComputerPrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%
   Microsoft: September updates break audio on some Windows PCs ↗Sep 14, 2026, 4:08 AM
2. BleepingComputerPrimary source · Supports · EN · 66%
   Microsoft: September updates cause RDS failures on Windows Server ↗Sep 14, 2026, 5:50 AM
3. BleepingComputerPrimary source · Supports · EN · 48%
   Microsoft confirms KB5002914 Excel update breaks copy and paste ↗Sep 15, 2026, 4:40 AM
4. AI NewsIndependent · Supports · EN · 50%
   Microsoft AI opens review on Humanist AI Code of Conduct ↗Sep 14, 2026, 11:30 AM

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• Microsoft: September updates break audio on some Windows PCs Observed

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Timeline

1. September 14, 2026 at 4:08 AMFirst reported
2. Sep 14, 2026, 11:31 AMUnverified · 63/66%
3. Sep 15, 2026, 4:46 AMCorroborated · 60/69%

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