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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 24H2 ditches AC-3 codec (Dolby Digital)
You won't be able to play AC-3 music in native Windows apps with Windows 11 24H2. The update won't include the AC-3 codec.
This includes Windows 11’s modern Media Player and other in-built apps capable of playing audio. In that case, you won’t be able to play the audio file using the native apps on Windows 11, but you can always switch to better alternatives like the open-source MPV player. His articles and research works have been referred to by CNN, Business Insiders, Forbes, Fortune, CBS Interactive, Microsoft and many others over the years.
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