January Windows security updates are breaking audio on PCs using external DACs

Windows 11 24H2, 10 22H2, Server 2019, and Server 2016 are all impacted.

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So glad I ditched Windows last year. I tried dual booting for a bit, but the number of things that broke in Windows was ridiculous.

It’s wild how much the reliability of Windows and Linux has flipped.
- I'm glad I apparently never even experienced Linux being unstable, except for python packages on Ubuntu/Pop and nvidia on arch testing.
  
  One of which is pain, and the other is relatively easily fixable with a bit of money.
I’ve noticed. My Legion Go won’t output audio over HDMI plugged into a USB 4 dock after updating. My desktop is working fine, since I have a Focusrite Scarlett interface plugged into there and haven’t suffered any lack of audio.
- I have 2 DACs and my focusrite is the only one to work. Get your shit together Microsoft.