Newest Home windows 11 replace kills streaming app efficiency

It looks like Home windows customers can’t catch a break in terms of system updates lately. Only in the near past we’ve seen disappearing SSD points and PC restoration issues. Now, the most recent safety replace for Home windows 11 is inflicting “extreme stuttering, lag, and uneven audio/video” in streaming apps like OBS. That’s not in accordance with customers (although they’re saying it too), however moderately a direct quote from Microsoft.

The corporate says so on the difficulty tracker for Home windows updates, which is getting a variety of use as of late. To be clear, we’re speaking about apps that document and stream the PC itself, like Open Broadcast Software program and NDI Instruments. So far as we, Microsoft, and BleepingComputer (who noticed the official assertion) know, this situation received’t make your YouTube, Netflix, or Disney+ streams stutter. The affected Home windows construct is 26100.4946, after the KB5063878 replace.

Microsoft additionally shares a tip for NDI Instruments customers advisable by the developer, however a extra everlasting resolution may take some time. “We’re investigating this situation,” says the publish, “and can present extra data when it’s accessible.” So in the event you see your favourite sport streamer trying just a little extra haggard than typical this week, now you already know why.