microsoft / microsoft/MIDI

[BUG]: Windows update broke InstanceId

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Since May 29, 2026.

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Description

Windows Version

Windows 11

Service Installation Method

GitHub

SDK version, if appropriate

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Location

Application using WinMM MIDI 1.0 (Classic API)

Type of bug

Application not working as expected

Steps to reproduce

After this Windows Update : 2026-05 Mise à jour de la préversion (KB5089573) (26100.8524)
The endpointDeviceInstanceId was change on my 4 midi interfaces (2x ESI M8U + 2x Midiface16x16).
I replace them in midi config json, and all is fine now.

Expected behavior

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