A recently-found audio bug in Windows 10 has just been fixed by Microsoft, but at the moment it’s only available to people who download and install the latest quality optional update (KB5003690).
For those unaware, after recent cumulative updates, Windows 10 users have been reporting some weird audio glitches, including a bug where people can hear a “high-pitched squeaking” sound.
Windows 10 audio issues were first reported in April and the problem is particularly annoying, so it’s good that Microsoft hasn’t wasted any time developing a fix. Microsoft also noted that the bug affects devices using certain audio configurations, such as Dolby and 5.1 channel.
According to tests, Windows 10 KB5003690 update has fixed an issue where users might experience “high-pitched noise” or “squeak” sound in certain apps like Spotify or Groove Music when they play audio using audio devices configured or modern Windows settings app.
As we mentioned at the outset, it’s only fixed in the latest optional patch. This issue remains present in Windows 10’s June 2021 Patch Tuesday updates, meaning that all supported versions – version 21H1, version 20H2, version 2004, are still affected.
If don’t want to install the optional patch, you can wait until the second week of July when the fix will be bundled with Patch Tuesday updates.
Meanwhile, you can try the potential workarounds to resolve these audio issues. For example, you can enable spatial sound settings by right-clicking on the volume icon in the notification area.
As shown in the above screenshot, you need to select any of the available options under the “Spatial sound (Off)” menu.
If that workaround doesn’t work, Microsoft recommends using a different app or web browser. For example, if you have issues with the Spotify Store app, you can switch to its web app powered by Microsoft Edge.
Note that only certain apps are affected, so third-party alternatives or web versions will still work.
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