Unfortunately, Windows isn’t immune to operating issues or glitches that negatively impact the user experience. The irony is that many of these problems are actually introduced by updates meant to fix other bugs.
Recently, as reported by the team at MSPoweruser, Microsoft has confirmed a new and frustrating bug in Windows 11 version 24H2. The issue is serious enough that the company has paused the update’s rollout until it can be fully resolved. The problem? It’s tied to audio-related malfunctions, affecting users’ ability to use sound features properly.
Audio Bug Identified as Source of Windows 11 24H2 Installation Failures
As previously mentioned, users have been reporting issues with the latest Windows 11 24H2 update for some time now. However, the situation has escalated to the point where the problems were serious enough to force Microsoft to pause the update’s distribution, due to the high number of affected users.
The root of the issue appears to be audio compatibility problems with specific devices. More precisely, the error is linked to systems using Dirac Audio with the file cridspopo.dll, which has caused instability and system crashes for some users running the update.
To safeguard users, Microsoft has temporarily blocked these affected systems from receiving the update until a fix is ready. The distribution and installation of the patch have been suspended specifically on devices equipped with Dirac Audio and the cridspopo.dllcomponent.
In response, Microsoft is currently collaborating with hardware partners to investigate and identify the root cause of the issue in order to implement a definitive solution.
Meanwhile, users experiencing this problem are advised to follow official Microsoft announcements and updates closely. For the latest details and guidance, it’s best to visit the official Microsoft support page.
