intel media driver update 10.29.0.11995 - No sound from AirPod Pro anymore

On my work computer (running Windows 11) I took a required driver update...intel media driver update 10.29.0.11995. Now I cannot hear anything through my connected AirPod Pro headphones. Tried the following:

Disconnected the AirPods and reconnected through the Bluetooth menu

Removed the AirPods and reconnected through the Bluetooth menu

Checked and confirmed my headphone are set to allow audio for apps and Windows

I was able to dictate on Word, so I do not think the microphone is affected, but check and ensure apps and Windows were set to allow

If you are wondering if the issue may be with my Windows device, before I posted this I synced another set (non Apple) of wireless headphones, and had audio.....so wondering if this driver update had any impact on Apple audio devices (which the driver is up to date according to Windows) that anyone else may have experienced and resolved.