Microsoft Patch Blunder: August 2025 Update Causes Streaming Chaos on Windows 10 & 11

Microsoft’s August 2025 security updates are causing severe stuttering with NDI streaming software on Windows 10 and 11. Users report lag and choppy audio/video, especially with OBS. The issue arises after installing updates KB5063878 and KB5063709. Switching NDI Receive Mode to TCP or UDP offers a temporary fix, while Microsoft investigates further.

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Who knew that a security update could turn your streaming session into a slideshow? Microsoft’s August 2025 security updates are giving NDI streaming software a serious case of the hiccups. It’s like they sent the updates straight from the department of unintended consequences. Now your OBS stream might be stuttering like it just saw its crush walk into the room!

Key Points:

  • August 2025 Windows security updates cause streaming issues on Windows 10 and 11.
  • Users report severe lag, stuttering, and choppy audio/video with NDI software.
  • Problems arise from KB5063878 and KB5063709 updates.
  • NDI suggests switching from RUDP to TCP or UDP to mitigate issues.
  • Other update issues include SSD/HDD failures and broken reset/recovery functions.

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