Remember the Windows 11 24H2 update from earlier this month? The first one of the year, which continued last year’s trend of 24H2 updates wreaking havoc for end users? Well, the big issue caused by that one seems to have been addressed — for testers,

As always, the Patch Tuesday updates are mandatory for security reasons, as the updates will address dozens of vulnerabilities that can affect Windows 11 systems everywhere. Aside from the security updates, KB5050009 and KB5050021 also have an extensive list of known issues, which you can see below.

Recent mandatory patches for Windows 10 and 11 are causing issues with USB connections, Bluetooth devices, and several other functions. Users experiencing problems should consider rolling

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 updates, KB5050009 for version 24H2 and KB5050021 for version 23H2, released in January 2025, have led to problems for many users, as reported by Windows Latest. These issues affect audio devices,

Windows 11 24H2 update KB5050009 causing issues with Bluetooth audio. Wired headphones with USB DAC were also impacted by the update; the audio is not working. Some webcam models do not function post-update,

Some Windows 10 users have reportedly been experiencing problems with their USB accessories after installing update KB5049981, which was released on January 14. Specifically, affected users are encountering this error message: “This device cannot start.