Dirac Audio glitch delays Windows 11 24H2 update rollout
Windows 11 users whose computers include Dirac Audio technology with the cridspapo.dll component won't receive the 24H2 update anytime soon. This is yet another issue highlighted in Windows documentation that delays the update through Windows Update.
Those following the Windows 11 24H2 documentation might have noticed that, almost simultaneously with identifying a problem with Auto HDR mode, the system also detected a problem with audio handling, as reported by the service Neowin. The troublesome component, cridspapo.dll, is related to Dirac Audio technology, found in computers from "one manufacturer." Until resolved, these devices will not be offered the Windows 11 24H2 update.
This hold on the Windows 11 update is justified because, as experience shows, a critical problem with audio handling can occur in computers with this component. In extreme cases, speakers or headphones (both wired and Bluetooth) may not work at all. Microsoft is awaiting a fix from the software developers, which, once implemented, will allow the Windows 11 update to be pushed through Windows Update.
The mentioned problem with high dynamic range mode is the second issue currently under discussion. Microsoft has paused the Windows 11 24H2 update on computers with Auto HDR enabled due to display problems in games. It is advisable to disable this feature in the system settings before attempting the update.
The latest Windows 11 also encounters game compatibility issues, with some titles causing BSODs. At the same time, it's important to remember that support for the older, yet more popular, Windows 10 ends in October next year, and the update requires a TPM 2.0 module.
