About this tag
Computer sound issues on Windows are a common topic, covering problems like hissing from USB ports, sudden volume drops, driver conflicts with docking stations, and failure to play test tones. Users also seek solutions for recording internal audio via Stereo Mix, customizing startup sounds, and restoring sound after hardware damage. Troubleshooting often involves driver updates, BIOS updates, disabling enhancements, or using third-party tools like Virtual Audio Cable. These discussions reflect the diverse challenges Windows users face with audio output and input.
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Hiss from usb ports
I get a high pitched hiss from the computer upon entry of certain usb slots with usb memory chips. I have never seen this phenomena in previous computers, is there any kind of manipulation available of the power/current of these usb or pci devices which might possibly affect their pitch?- anotherwindowsuser
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- audio issues computer sound current control high pitched hiss memory chips pci power management usb
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- Forum: General Computing
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Windows 10 Sound is quieter than it was before
Hello all, I have a strange problem I've never encountered before. I'm running Windows 10 1607 14393.447 In the last day my sound has gotten really soft compared to how it was before. I have to turn the computer volume up to 80-100 to be able to hear stuff I used to only had to have it at about...- TheOutsider
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- audio audio issues build 14393 computer sound gaming rust troubleshooting update 1607 volume control windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 Windows 8 on Dell Latitude D630: Sigmatel/IDT sound drivers not working with docking station
I have a Dell Latitude D630 and Windows 8. The generic Windows sound driver made the sound for the laptop run, but not with the docking station. I installed the Sigmatel drivers for Windows Vista 32bit. They also worked for me on Windows 7. First, they didn't wanna install, but then I made a...- Snerbeyond
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- audio audio drivers audio issues bios update computer sound dell docking station driver installation driver issues hardware compatibility hardware id idt drivers laptop sigmatel spdif tech support vista drivers windows 7 windows 8 windows issues
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Windows Multimedia
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VIDEO Solution For SteroMix (SoundRecording) On Windows 7
hi guys .. i faced a problem on windows 7 that i wasn't able to record through steromix on windows7 Steromix is the tool that make u record a sound from the same PC and not through Microphone. and then i found a driver that make u able to record a sound through ur computer and not through...- Naruto
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- audio drivers audio settings computer sound free software recording stereo video guide virtual audio windows 7 windows issues windows vista
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Failed to play test tone
Ok so here is my problem, my sound hasn't been working for a few weeks now. If if try to play a test tone from the control panel i get a message that says "failed to play test tone." However when i first turn on my laptop it plays the startup sound so i know it isn't a hardware issue. Here are...- Blaked
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- audio issues audio settings computer sound control panel drivers enhancements error message extended security updates hardware help no sound registry speaker properties system restore tech support test tone troubleshooting update windows 7
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 My internal speakers
The cord to my external speakers was broken off into the jack of my computer, So i know my external sound is screwed. I wondering if there was a way i can get my internal sound back. I really would appreciate it. :D- sanii
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- audio jack computer sound external speakers hardware issues internal speakers sound issues speaker repair troubleshooting user help windows audio
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Windows 7 Start Up Sound?
Hi I have asked about changing the Windows 7 Start UP Sound in the past and found it impossible to do. I can't change it or find the Windows one so that I can substitute my own for it. What I'm wondering is if after disabling the standard startup sound is there a way to write a .bat file or...- MikeHawthorne
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- accent audio audio files audio management batch file computer sound customization file management personalization sound scheme startup sound storage tech support user experience video playback voice greeting wav files windows 7 windows settings windows themes
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Default IME not responding, no sound coming out of computer, no video playback
I turned my laptop on today and every time I try to stream a video online, whether it be from megavideo, bbc iplayer, youtube etc causes the browser window to crash immediately. I then tried to play a film in windows media player - it wont open and immediately crashes. The same film will play in...- psygrime
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- audio issues browser crash computer sound control panel default ime laptop issues media player multimedia reinstall streaming issues system crash system freeze task manager troubleshooting user help video playback virus scan vlc volume control windows issues
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 No Speakers shown in Laptop and no sound
Ive just installed window 7 in a Gateway M255E laptop. Install was done to replace windows XP so it was a complete reinstall to windows 7 32 bit. Task bar has the speaker icon red X'd. Sound properties show only head sets. When headsets are plugged in the red X goes away. Simply stated...- Verne
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- audio drivers audio issues audio settings computer literacy computer sound device manager driver issues gateway laptop headset high definition audio no sound reinstall sound properties speaker setup speakers support troubleshooting windows 7
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation