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Windows 10: Latest update to patch issues is causing problems with multi-channel sound in games

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 09/17/2019 02:22 PM | source: microsoft | 70 comment(s)
Windows 10: Latest update to patch issues is causing problems with multi-channel sound in games

Just when you thought you're where out, they pull you back in :) Microsoft has seen quite a bit of irritation from their users-base with their latest updates. In fact, the latest update that actually would fix most the problems now creates a new multi-channel sound issue in games.

After the last big cumulative update caused by searchui.exe among other things for high CPU load, Microsoft recommended to postpone or undo the installation and offered with KB4515384 a patch for this and other problems. But here too, things are not going according to plan. Microsoft has confirmed that Windows Update KB4515384 is not rendering multichannel audio correctly. People experiencing problems will notice that their audio does not sound the same as expected. Other users are saying that the update has caused problems with network adapters, search, Start menu, Action Center, USB connections, PINs, and more

Gamers report that OS Build 18362.356, September 10, has corrupted audio playback in games. More precisely, the volume of the games is quieter than one would expect. Microsoft is aware of the error and is working on a solution. The whole thing is caused by a change to Windows 10 in cooperation with audio chip providers to render multi-channel sound. 

The workaround is to temporarily disable multichannel sound in affected games and play in stereo. If you use third-party setting software, you can also switch off multi-channel sound here. Also, virtual surround sound modes may be affected. Microsoft is working on a solution to the problem and deployment is expected by the end of September.

Guys, delay Windows 10 updates if possible if they do not contain critical security holes.

Source: Microsoft







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RealNC
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#5711866 Posted on: 09/17/2019 09:16 AM
Windows is getting worse and worse. You can't even control it anymore. It just does things on your PC without asking it to. It has become a black box. And major updates are released way too soon and are forced on you also too soon. And once they break functionality on your PC they are obnoxious to revert back.

Windows is turning into garbage as time goes on.

alanm
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#5711868 Posted on: 09/17/2019 09:43 AM
I dont seem to be having that problem, using Nvidia HD audio. Ran a couple games, Dolby Digital 5.1 ch sound tests, all seemed fine.

Undying
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#5711869 Posted on: 09/17/2019 09:46 AM
I dont seem to be having that problem, using Nvidia HD audio. Ran a couple games, Dolby Digital 5.1 ch sound tests, all seemed fine.


Same here im on the latest update. Maybe its only few games that have issues.

anticupidon
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#5711871 Posted on: 09/17/2019 09:48 AM
Now one can understand why so many cling to Windows 7 or 8.1.
Even more, why some people in creative environment favour MacOS.
User want to use their computers, not to fix problems generated by updates who where issued to fix other previous problems, generating more problems.
Why is this so hard to understand?

geogan
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#5711872 Posted on: 09/17/2019 09:50 AM
Do Microsoft not test these things on some sort of "beta" channel so a hardcore group can test things and find problems before releases go onto main public release??

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