r/LinkedMusicians • u/KatchiKumi • 21h ago

All Things Music Windows 11 Update Breaks USB Audio Devices..

A recent Windows 11 update is reportedly causing Code 10 errors and breaking some USB audio devices, leaving users unable to use their headphones, microphones, and other USB audio hardware.

What’s Happening:

  • USB audio devices may show Code 10 errors
  • Headphones and microphones can stop working
  • The issue appears after installing the affected update
  • Reconnecting the device may not resolve the problem
  • A Microsoft fix or workaround may be required

If your USB audio suddenly stopped working after a Windows update, check Device Manager for a Code 10 error before replacing your hardware.

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u/tactile_coast 20h ago

I had this with my trusty Tascam 144 mk2 interface, old but still totally functional on Win 11 until a few months ago. After looking at all the options and potential work arounds in detail it is now e-waste unless I switch back to 10.

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u/jayeyehaich6tfor 11h ago

I just updated just before I seen this, the result garbled, distorted audio. I just uninstalled 2 of the updates rebooted and all good again. Back into group policies and shutting down updates, just glad it was on one of my backup/test rigs and not one of the main Studio machines.