audio devices

Microsoft has marked a months‑old audio compatibility problem that blocked a subset of devices from receiving the Windows 11, version 24H2 feature update as resolved, after a vendor driver was published via Windows Update and the compatibility safeguard (safeguard ID 54283088) was removed for...

Microsoft is reportedly developing a "Shared audio" feature for Windows 11, enabling users to play audio through multiple output devices simultaneously. This functionality, discovered in recent Windows Insider builds, appears as a new option within the Quick Settings panel. Users can select...

A long-running pain point for Windows users may finally be addressed in an upcoming Windows 11 update: seamless, multi-device audio output directly from the OS. For years, playing sound simultaneously through two or more devices—say, your headphones and desktop speakers—meant wrestling with...

Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27868 to the Canary Channel, introducing a series of enhancements and bug fixes aimed at improving user experience and system stability. Voice Access Enhancements A significant update in this build is the refreshed Voice Access...

In the evolving landscape of Windows 11, users often seek efficient ways to manage audio devices. While the operating system offers basic controls, third-party applications like SoundShift have emerged to fill the gaps, providing enhanced functionality and user experience. SoundShift: A Closer...

Hey there, New user here, I was wondering if there is anything planned about being able to create aggregate audio devices through some kind of default Windows audio driver/software. This is for recording multiple audio devices simultaneously and without hopefully, latency. Been dealing with...

I have done all the steps to get the BT ur and running on new mp3 player but can't seem to get it to go. When I do the steps, it comes up with unknown number of something I guess in my house. Seems like it should come up with the model # so I can pair it. I have the model # but it does not show...

Hello, I recently purchased a new desktop PC and a retail license of Windows 10. I have an application that worked on my old Windows 7 desktop, but is not working on my new Windows 10 desktop. This application is very important to and need to continue to use it. Note, this application was...

When i connect my usb headset with microphone, the built-in 3.5mm audio on motherboard and all the 3.5mm devices are not working until i remove the usb. What should i do to have both types working same time?

Relevant devices: Killer e2200 NIC (I know, mistakes were made) MSI Z87-G45 Motherboard (Ditto) Current drivers are the up to date (15th Aug 2016) standard drivers found here - Link Removed I used to use the Killer Suite, it was buggy, so I moved to the drivers-only version (this was when I...

This has been driving me insane for several weeks. I turn the machine on, and (after a really long time of it launching lots of things) I get the I-have-successfully-launched sounds, and then immediately after that the sound completely stops working. When the machine is still launching stuff...

With Windows 10, your Wi-Fi connected Surface becomes a remote second screen so you can play in every room of your house. Link Removed Imagine this scenario: Your kids are determined to get to the next level of Link Removed on their Xbox One, but you want to watch a movie on the family room...

Toshiba laptop, windows 7 home premium. Recently audio stopped working in the sense that i was getting no sound, but the volume control showed "normal" messed around rebooted it came back, lasted a few days then went out. This time the volume icon was X'd out, couldn't get it to work so i...

Okay, so I got a Fujitsu Siemens Esprimo Mobile V5545 laptop from a friend since she got a new one and didn't need that one anymore (she was about to throw it away so I rescued it). At first it had Windows Vista 32bit installed on it, and I formatted it and tried to install it over again. The...

Core i7 3820 ASUS Sabertooth X79 Motherboard 16gb Samsung 30nm RAM 2x Diamond AMD HD 7970s in XF 2x Samsung 830 256gb SSDs Seasonic X 1050 PSU Custom Liquid Cooling loop Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Lately I have been crashing every time I start up a steam game, specifically Metro: LL, Borderlands...

windows 7 professional 64 bit sp 1 has sound problems.its sound was ok.but now its not working. Name, Value Operating System Windows Version: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional License Information: Admin *REMOVED* Language: English (United Kingdom) , ID: $0809 Common Devices System Name...

I recently updated my NVIDIA card with audio drivers and now it can make the audio go through my television using HDMI (watching videos). The problem however, is that when I go into the Sound settings and change the default to the NVIDIA "device", I need to reboot windows to activate the...

Hello All;I'm new to the forum and have a basic understanding of both software and hardware. I have two Dell Studio laptops(PC replacement style) a 1747 and 1749 both running Windows 7 Home Premium with service pack 1. I recently added several bluetooth combination stereo headphone/microphone...

Fixes an issue that occurs when you try to import files into or export files from a Sony PCM-D series digital audio recorder in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2. Link Removed

windows 7 does not seem to recognize this in anyway . it shows the annoying "your device could work faster" sign, but nothing shows on the My Computer foloder. what can i do? tnx