Microsoft confirms DRM playback issues in Windows

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Microsoft revealed a remake of the classic video wallpaper feature DreamScene for Windows just yesterday. Today, Microsoft is confirming that recent versions of its Windows 11 operating system are plagued by a video playback issue.
 
Microsoft reveals information about the issue on the known issues and notifications page of Windows 11, version 24H2. Windows users who run the most recent version of Windows 11 on their devices may "experience problems playing protected content" writes Microsoft on the page.

The issue may occur after installing the non-security preview update of August 29, 2025 or later updates. Microsoft released the September 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11, version 24H2 on Tuesday 9, 2025 to the public.

Microsoft explains that the issue affects applications that use Enhanced Video Renderer with HDCP enforcement, or Digital Rights Management (DRM) for digital audio. Users may "experience copyright protection errors", such as "frequent playback interruptions, freezing, or black screens" according to Microsoft.

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