Windows 11 issue with Intel audio drivers triggers blue screens

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Windows 11 issue with Intel audio drivers triggers blue screens

Microsoft has confirmed a new known issue impacting Windows 11 customers and triggering to blue screens of death (BSODs) on affected systems.

The new issue is caused by compatibility issues between Intel Smart Sound Technology (SST) audio drivers and Windows 11, version 21H2.

Intel SST is an integrated audio DSP (Digital Signal Processor) that works with the latest Intel Core and Intel Atom processors to handle audio, voice, and speech interactions.

“The affected driver will be named IntelĀ® Smart Sound Technology (IntelĀ® SST) Audio Controller under System Devices in Device Manager and have the file name IntcAudioBus.sys and a file version of 10.29.0.5152 and earlier or 10.30.0.5152 and earlier,” Microsoft explained on the Windows Health dashboard.

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