Windows 10 keeps crashing due to Apple Audio

I have a consistent problem with the Windows crashing and restarting. The reason given is consistently the Apple Audio.

I disabled the Audio on Windows 10 and I haven't had a crash since. Unfortunate side-effect being that I have no sound now.

My question is this: is there a viable replacement Audio Driver that will work in this situation that will allow me to use sound in Windows without it crashing?

From investigation this does not appear to be a new issue.

Windows, Windows 10

Posted on Mar 24, 2022 10:21 AM

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