Intel Smart Sound Technology (Intel SST) driver is causing compatibility issues with Windows 11 PCs leading to BSODs, says Microsoft. As the name suggests, the technology helps in audio processing.

1] Update Driver Check if there is any update available for the Intel® Smart Sound Technology drivers and install them. To fix the blue screen error, the driver should be 10.30.00.5714 and later ...

Microsoft is now blocking the Windows 11 22H2 update from being offered on some systems with Intel Smart Sound Technology (SST) audio drivers.

Intel accidentally pushed an incompatible audio driver to Windows 10 devices through Windows Update.

Upgrading to a newer Intel Smart Sound Technology driver should mitigate the issue and let people upgrade to Windows 11.

Microsoft has finally lifted a compatibility hold blocking Windows 11 upgrades on systems with Intel 11th Gen Core processors and Intel Smart Sound Technology (SST) audio drivers.