Microsoft has recently alerted its users to exercise caution with the latest mandatory Windows security update due to multiple reported issues. Among these, an error associated with device failure during reset was one of the initial problems addressed through an out-of-band update. Additionally, users have encountered difficulties with writing large files.
A particularly disruptive issue has now emerged, affecting the use of Network Device Interface (NDI) technology. This problem manifests as severe stuttering, lag, and choppy audio or video when streaming or transferring feeds between PCs. Microsoft has identified the NDI-related issue as something that arises post-installation of the August security update.
Guidance and Workarounds
While Microsoft investigates this third issue further, it has provided a temporary solution for those affected. Users are advised to adjust the NDI Receive Mode to use TCP or UDP instead of the default RUDP setting to alleviate the problem. This recommendation is part of Microsoft’s advisory to support users dealing with the update’s side effects.
For those who have already downloaded the update, it is crucial to consult Microsoft's advisory for guidance on how to handle these issues and potential mitigations. The documented guidance serves as a critical resource to navigate the current complications while awaiting more permanent solutions.
This comes at a pivotal time, as Microsoft has announced an extension allowing Windows 10 users a 12-month grace period to stay on the platform, thus slightly postponing their transition to Windows 11. This decision adds an additional layer of complexity for users coordinating their software environments during this transitional phase.
