Windows 11 24H2 strikes a sour note

Windows 11 24H2 strikes a sour note as audio bug hits the update, leaving some PCs silent
New Windows 11 24H2 bug silences some PCs, and Microsoft has blocked the update for affected devices while it works on a fix.
Windows 11 24H2 breaks audio and Auto HDR, update blocked on affected PCs
As we head towards the end of the year, the Windows 11 24H2 update from October is still causing trouble for users. Microsoft has confirmed two new problems, and according to Neowin, one of them breaks audio output and the other breaks Auto HDR.
Here’s why some PC gamers shouldn’t install the latest Windows 11 update
It's about time Windows 11 users got some good news about updates. Microsoft recently claimed in a blog post that thanks to 24H2's servicing stack, the update installs up to 45.6% faster than previous versions of Windows. The upcoming update will use fewer system resources, and the restart time will be faster.
Windows 11 24H2 upgrades blocked on some PCs due to audio issues
Microsoft has added another Windows 11 24H2 upgrade block for systems with Dirac audio improvement software due to compatibility issues breaking sound output.
Microsoft is Blocking 24H2 Update on Windows 11 PCs With Auto HDR Enabled
Microsoft has blocked the 24H2 update on Windows 11 PCs where Auto HDR is enabled as the feature is breaking some SDR games.
Microsoft Confirms PC Gaming Issues in Windows 11 24H2 Update
Microsoft has confirmed a big issue affecting Windows 11 24H2, mainly impacting gamers who use the Auto HDR feature. The problem causes incorrect color display in games and, in some cases, leads to game crashes or unresponsiveness, as reported by Windows Latest.
Are Your Games Crashing After The Windows 11 24H2 Update? Here's How To Fix It
Basically, it allows PC gamers to play games without built-in HDR support in HDR mode. Unfortunately, it turns out that Auto HDR (like many other things) is kind of broken on Windows 11 24H2, and it's also behind a spate of recent game crashes.
Dirac Audio glitch delays Windows 11 24H2 update rollout
Those following the Windows 11 24H2 documentation might have noticed that, almost simultaneously with identifying a problem with Auto HDR mode, the system also detected a problem with audio handling,
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