I think it is vital to ensure you have the audio interface and everything plugged into it turned on when doing a Windows Update. Not only Audio interfaces but other stuff that requires the updates to update drivers.

I would when doing an update ensure my midi controller is also plugged in. When I had a printer connected directly to the PC I also ensured it was plugged in and turned on.

I have had issues some years back but only if I left stuff off. On my main PC I have a Rolland Quadcapture. Off memory I lost it once and deleted the driver and it came back no worries.

That has been my experience.
Tony


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