Tag: application compatibility
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Microsoft Update Disrupts Games, Apps With Dolby Digital Audio
If you're experiencing frustrating crashes with your favorite games and apps that use Dolby Digital Audio, you're not alone - a recent Windows 11 update (KB5124010) is causing issues with programs that rely on AC-3 audio decoding. This update can cause apps to fail to launch, shut down unexpectedly, or work fine until certain audio features are used.
Microsoft Teams, Outlook plagued by launch failures on ARM Windows PCs
If you've installed Windows security updates on or after August 11, 2026, on your ARM-based Windows PC, you might be experiencing frustrating launch failures with Microsoft Teams and the new Outlook. This issue affects devices like Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7, causing these essential apps to fail to launch or close unexpectedly.
Microsoft Probes Office App Launch Issues Tied to June Updates
Microsoft is investigating a frustrating issue that prevents some third-party apps from launching Office applications or opening documents after installing recent Windows updates. This problem, affecting Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more, leaves users unable to access their files or work smoothly.