Microsoft lifts safeguard hold on Windows 11 24H2 upgrades for systems with Dirac audio software
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Microsoft has lifted a safeguard hold that prevented Windows 11 24H2 upgrades on systems with Dirac audio software. The hold was in place due to compatibility issues causing Bluetooth headsets and speakers to malfunction. The issue affected audio device detection and integrated speakers. A new driver update resolves the problem. The safeguard hold was removed on September 11, 2025. Users with eligible devices can now upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 via Windows Update. The update was initially released in October 2024 for eligible devices running Windows 11 22H2/23H2.
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15.09.2025 16:48 π° 1 articles Β· β± 6h ago
Microsoft lifts safeguard hold on Windows 11 24H2 upgrades for systems with Dirac audio software
On September 11, 2025, Microsoft removed the safeguard hold preventing Windows 11 24H2 upgrades on systems with Dirac audio software. The hold was in place due to compatibility issues causing Bluetooth headsets and speakers to malfunction. A new driver update resolves the problem, allowing eligible devices to upgrade via Windows Update.
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- Microsoft fixes Windows 11 audio issues confirmed in December β www.bleepingcomputer.com β 15.09.2025 16:48
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The compatibility issue affected systems with Dirac audio improvement software.
First reported: 15.09.2025 16:48π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft fixes Windows 11 audio issues confirmed in December β www.bleepingcomputer.com β 15.09.2025 16:48
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The problem was related to the cridspapo.dll component of the audio processing software.
First reported: 15.09.2025 16:48π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft fixes Windows 11 audio issues confirmed in December β www.bleepingcomputer.com β 15.09.2025 16:48
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The issue caused integrated speakers, Bluetooth speakers, and Bluetooth headsets to stop functioning.
First reported: 15.09.2025 16:48π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft fixes Windows 11 audio issues confirmed in December β www.bleepingcomputer.com β 15.09.2025 16:48
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The safeguard hold was removed on September 11, 2025.
First reported: 15.09.2025 16:48π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft fixes Windows 11 audio issues confirmed in December β www.bleepingcomputer.com β 15.09.2025 16:48
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A new driver update via Windows Update resolves the issue.
First reported: 15.09.2025 16:48π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft fixes Windows 11 audio issues confirmed in December β www.bleepingcomputer.com β 15.09.2025 16:48