Microsoft confirms audio issues in Windows 10 KB5016616 August 2022 Update

Windows 10 may not be updated as frequently as Windows 11, but it still has its share of bugs and breaks with each new monthly update. KB5016616, released on August 9 as part of the August 2022 Patch Tuesday cycle, is apparently breaking the device's audio capabilities.

Several issues were discovered minutes after KB5016616 was released, including an error that the update installation would fail. The "Windows 10 August 2022 Update", also known as the "Windows 10 August 2022 Patch Tuesday Update" is just a minor update, although many users are now experiencing trouble.

The issues encountered may also affect issues on older versions of the operating system, including version 2004 and version 20H2. This is because Windows 10 versions 21H2 and earlier share system files and the core operating system.

According to reports we've seen, the KB5016616 update breaks audio functionality and causes audio stuttering.

Microsoft appears to be aware of these reports and they are working on a workaround. In an update to support documentation, Microsoft has confirmed that KB5015878 (July 2022 Preview) and KB5016616 (August 2022 Patch Tuesday) break audio drivers and prevent some devices from accessing audio.

Microsoft officials confirmed in a statement that "affected machines may have no audio," but the situation may vary by device. For example, in some cases, Microsoft observed that devices may only have issues with "certain ports, certain audio devices, or only in certain applications."

The bug targets devices that disable a feature called "Audio Enhancement" before installing the update.

How to fix audio issues caused by Windows 10 KB5016616

If you paused updates and KB5016616 is not installed, you can follow these steps to prevent this issue from happening in the first place:

• Update your audio device driver, sound driver, or sound card driver from the optional settings in Windows Update. Or you can visit the manufacturer (OEM) webpage and download the old driver or the new driver and reinstall it. This may prevent the issue when you install cumulative updates.
• You should also back up settings for applications such as Open Broadcaster Software (OBS). In some cases, you may need to run your own tests by installing updates and verifying that your Advanced Audio application works as expected.

If you have installed the update and are unable to uninstall Windows Update, you can follow these steps:

• Launch the Windows Audio/Sound Troubleshooter and let it run for a while. In some cases, this may solve the problem.

If audio access is still broken, you need to disable Audio Enhancement from Settings:

• Open Start > Settings > System > Sound and select from the drop-down menu your audio equipment. This can be found under Input > Device Properties > Additional Device Properties).
• You'll find the switch to disable audio enhancements on the Enhancements tab or the Advanced tab.
  
• Select the "Disable all enhancements" or "Disable all sound effects" option and click "OK."

It’s also worth noting that Microsoft has pushed out an emergency update to address issues with audio devices. Fixes are also expected to come with future cumulative updates.

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