Windows 11 24H2 Issues Persist: Audio and Auto HDR Bugs Confirmed
The Windows 11 24H2 update, released in October, continues to trouble users as Microsoft confirms two new issues: audio output problems and Auto HDR glitches, according to Neowin. These bugs have led to further restrictions on the availability of the update for affected systems.
The audio issue affects computers from an undisclosed manufacturer using Dirac Audio and the cridspapo.dll. This bug prevents Windows 11 from outputting sound through integrated speakers, Bluetooth devices, or headsets. Unfortunately, Microsoft has not provided a workaround for users impacted by this problem.
Meanwhile, the Auto HDR bug disrupts the feature that converts SDR visuals to HDR, causing problems such as incorrect colors and crashes. The only current solution is to disable Auto HDR, which diminishes the visual enhancements the feature offers, particularly for gamers.
To mitigate these problems, Microsoft has temporarily blocked the Windows 11 24H2 update for affected devices until a resolution is found. While frustrating, this move ensures users don’t encounter these issues while Microsoft works on fixes.
For those still considering the update, it may be wise to hold off for a few months until these and other bugs are resolved. Microsoft’s official support pages provide detailed insights on these issues: “Some devices that have Dirac Audio with cridspapo.dll might lose audio output” and “Auto HDR might cause games to stop responding or display incorrect colors.”
