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    Windows 7 Many sound issues

    Hi guys, I've been having some significant sound problems since installing Win7. I have an MS-7185 motherboard with onboard sound. I have the Realtek AC'97 drivers, version 6.0.1.6285. I have 7.1 surround sound speakers. There's a background sound process (SOUNDMON.exe) which I believe is...
    • IanMac
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    • 7.1 surround audio control audio drivers audio issues audio settings background processes driver issues itunes media player ms-7185 onboard audio realtek system crash task manager tech support vlc volume control windows 7 windows forum
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows Vista Vista not running right after Skype Install

    I installed Skype the other day for a class I'm taking, and now my laptop isnt running right. While I work, I like to open new internet explorer windows instead of using tabs... and sometimes if I'm busy, I can get as many as 18-20 different instances of the browser running. This has never been...
    • gregmosu
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    • antivirus background processes browser issues class compaq freezing installation issues internet explorer laptop memory usage office suite performance resources skype software issues system lockup tech support user experience windows windows vista
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support