Elain Brown Tech 06.24.2022 00:Jun AM EDT

Microsoft Issues Windows 11 Update That Fixes Failed Upgrades, Game Crashes

Microsoft recently released an update for Windows 11 with B5014668.

The software company received complaints from its users that some functions of its newest operating systems are not working properly.

Users complained about the audio and video functions when they tried to play video games.

This fix corrects a bug that in certain games sometimes makes them unplayable when using a particular type of audio technology to play sound effects.

The company also received complaints about the system's Bluetooth issues.

Windows just recently rolled out an update that addresses all the problems and, at the same time, releases new features for the operating system.

Microsoft's KB5014668 Fixes

Microsoft's latest update for Windows 11, which was released today, includes fixes for issues that could cause certain games to crash when utilizing particular audio technology.

The optional KB5014668 cumulative update preview for Windows 11 repairs issues that led to game crashes and failed upgrades to the most recent version of Windows.

BleepingComputer reports that this cumulative update is included in Microsoft's planned monthly "C" updates for the month of June 2022.

It gives Windows users the opportunity to test upcoming fixes before they are made available to all users on the 12th of July, which is when the next Patch Tuesday takes place.

Both Windows 11 and Windows 10 version 1809 will be supported by the update. However, the update for Windows 10 will follow in a few weeks.

According to explanations provided by Microsoft, KB5014668 will resolve a plethora of problems for the operating system.

This includes the issues that cause certain video games to become unplayable if they make use of the XAudio API to generate sound effects.

Additionally, KB5014668 will resolve the problems who are experiencing their Windows 11 that

stops functioning properly when installing certain apps.

It also resolves the rare problem of a failed attempt to upgrade the originally released Windows 11. Furthermore, it patches a bug that prevents Bluetooth from reconnecting to certain audio devices after a device restart.

Microsoft Windows 11 Updates

Here are some of the fixes and new functions from the plethora of updates that were released by Microsoft.

It solves a problem that can cause certain video games to become unplayable.

This resolves an issue that could have caused certain games to become unplayable if the XAudio API was used to play sound effects in the game.

This resolves an issue that could result in the playback of consecutive video clips in games that use DirectX 12 not functioning properly (DX12).

This update fixes a race condition bug that, in certain circumstances, could cause an unsuccessful upgrade to Windows 11 (the original release).

It resolves an issue that, when left unchecked, prevents the Microsoft Surface Dial customization settings page from functioning properly.

The highlight of this update is the release of their newly upgraded and more capable search highlights. The search highlights feature will present noteworthy and interesting moments of what is special about each day, such as holidays, anniversaries, and other educational moments in time, both globally and in your region.
Another unique update regarding this current Windows update is the improvements to its service stack. The Service Stack Updates (SSU) allow the operating systems to install and receive reliable Microsoft updates.

How To Update Your Windows 11

If users want to upgrade their Windows or Microsoft, they just head over to the Settings, go to the search bar, type "Windows Update Settings," and then click it.

There will then be a 2022-06 cumulative update alert. Just click the "Download & Install" button below and the update will start.

If users want to know more information regarding this update, they can check it in the release notes from the Windows 11 and Windows 10 update history pages.