Windows 11 no longer has Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound!

[Angello1]

I have been enjoying 5.1 surround sound from my home computer through a home theater receiver for years. I mainly stream from HBO (now MAX) and Netflix, as well as watch movies through Windows Media Player (Windows Movie & TV). However, ten days ago (on 07.10.2024), all the surround sound suddenly disappeared, and now I can only hear in stereo. My operating system is Windows 11 with all available updates, and I use the Edge browser for streaming. I have not made any changes to the software or hardware I am using. I have read that the Dolby Access plug-in from the Microsoft Store might solv

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