Windows 10: Microsoft confirms Windows 10 KB4515384 breaks audio

After installing the Windows 10 KB4515384, users have been reporting that the update breaks down audio and reduces the quality when playing games.

Microsoft has finally confirmed that it’s aware of reports the latest cumulative update might come with an issue where the audio in games is quiet or different than expected. In an update to its support doc, the firm stated the Windows 10 version 1903 included a ‘compatibility change’ that affected the quality of audio in games.

According to Microsoft, one of the Windows 10 updates recently implemented the audio partners-requested change that enables query support and multi-channel audio feature in certain games.

After receiving feedback from customers, Microsoft reverted this change and audio in games will sound different than what it used to and devices may have missing channels. As a result, you will notice abnormal audio behaviours after installing the September 2019 cumulative update.

Fortunately, you don’t have to uninstall KB4515384 to mitigate the issue. If you are experiencing audio problems after applying the update, follow these steps:

• In games, open settings and disable multi-channel audio.

If multi-channel audio option is not available in the impacted game that you play, you can also resolve this issue from Control Panel:

• In Control Panel, look for 3rd party audio device control panels and disable Multi-channel audio or Virtual Surround Sound.

According to our tests, you can also address this glitch by changing audio quality to 16 bit:

• Open Sound Settings from Windows Search or taskbar.
• On Sound Settings, select Sound Control Panel under the Related Settings section.
• Right-click the audio device and open Properties.
• Switch to Advanced tab and change audio quality to 16 bit (DVD quality).
• Click on OK and changes will be applied.

Other details aren’t available at this point, but Microsoft plans to fix the audio bugs with next cumulative updates for Windows 10, which should be published later this month.

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Microsoft Selects Dolby Audio for Windows 10

it would've been great if microsoft added HEVC decoders, LAV filters along with other codecs with Windows 10, and developing WMP to be better than VLC, KMPlayer and such sorts of media players.

Nevertheless, this is good step for microsoft, by far.

 

Microsoft Selects Dolby Audio for Windows 10

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. and Microsoft Corporation announced today that Dolby Audio is selected to be a part of the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system and will be natively supported by the new Microsoft Edge browser for the playback of web-based content as well as accessible by third-party Windows Store apps. Users of Microsoft Windows 10 PCs and tablets will enjoy Dolby quality audio experiences through Windows entertainment apps and through Microsoft Edge.

Dolby Audio (supporting Dolby Digital Plus) will be available in x86 Windows 10 PCs and tablets for playback of movies, TV shows, and videos with crisp, clear dialogue and greater detail of sounds. Windows 7 and 8 users may upgrade to Windows 10 for free and continue to experience Dolby quality audio consistently across headphones, built-in PC and tablet speakers, or connected home theater systems. Microsoft Edge will be the first browser to leverage the Dolby Digital Plus decoder on the Windows 10 operating system, enabling online content providers to enrich the entertainment experiences of millions of Internet users globally with Dolby Audio.

"We are excited about the collaboration and partnership with Microsoft and share in the commitment to providing the best entertainment experiences possible to consumers across a wide range of devices in the Windows 10 ecosystem," said John Couling, Senior Vice President, E-Media Business Group, Dolby Laboratories. "With the launch of Windows 10 and Microsoft Edge in nearly 200 countries, Dolby and Microsoft will enable better user experiences with high-quality audio that is robust, consistent, and at a scale necessary for the large Windows ecosystem."

"At Microsoft, we are committed to delivering the richest, most immersive, entertainment experiences with Windows 10," said David Treadwell, Corporate Vice President, Operating Systems Group, Microsoft. "With Dolby Audio incorporated into the Windows 10 platform and Microsoft Edge, content providers will be able to deliver their content with superior sound in Dolby Audio for a wide range of Windows 10 based PCs and tablets."

 

KB4515384 breaks Action Center

same issue on my PC. I tried install KB4515384 on one of my workstation with no luck. Menu start stopped working with critical error and sign out demand. After uninstall latest CU problem with start
menu was solved but action center won't open now. Windows 10 especially 1903 is the most bugged OS ever. I suggest stay at 18362.295 as long as possible or until all flaws will be finally fixed