About this tag
The sound configuration tag on WindowsForum.com covers issues related to speaker setup and audio channel selection in Windows 7. Common topics include the inability to select the correct speaker configuration (e.g., only 5.1 available when hardware supports only 2.0), problems with surround sound over HDMI, and questions about settings like full-range speakers. Users also discuss troubleshooting audio output for different devices, such as Realtek onboard audio and Creative sound cards, and configuring default playback devices per user account. The tag reflects real-world problems with Windows sound settings, driver compatibility, and audio software behavior.
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Windows 7 Speaker Setup - Choose your configuration - Only 5.1 available?
Hi Wierd problem this morning. With my Windows 7 64-bit. I notice dual channel audio isn't working. This system is using motherboard audio (Link Removed). Which only has a single dual channel. So it should ONLY be able to support 2.0 channel audio. I go Sound > Right click speaker > Choose...- Chiefahol
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- 2.0 channel 5.1 surround audio channels audio issues dual channel motherboard audio sound configuration speaker setup windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Failure when trying to write .wav files?
hi. i did a recent reformat/reinstall of windows 7 x64 and i have a weird problem... i use alot of audio editing and recording software, (like fl, audacity, audition, etc) and i managed to set all the sound up fine but when try to save something to an uncompressed .wav it just jumps instantly...- synikk
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- audacity audio drivers audio editing audition driver issues empty files file writing fl studio format compatibility music production old hardware recording issues reinstall software issues sound card sound configuration tech support uncompressed formats wav files windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Confirmation needed for my audio settings
I recently reinstall my windows7 and I just want to ask for aconfirmation that I did everything ok with my realtek and the other sound settings. First of all this is my motherboard ASUS - Motherboards- ASUS P5GC-MX/1333.I have a Genius Active 5.1 home theater surround system and a Microsot HD...- StefaNafetS
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- alc662 alc883 audio codec audio enhancement audio settings device manager drivers genius 5.1 hd audio motherboard realtek recording sound configuration speaker setup stereo troubleshooting video playback webcam windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Hardware
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Windows 7 No surround via HDMI (Asus M4A785TD-V EVO)
Hi As said in the topic. I can`t get surround sound over the HDMI. I have tried old drivers, and forworth to the newest. Nothing gives me surround. I have a Yamahasurround reciver that gives me the sound. And it works anything else I have tried on it. Inside windows, if I trie to go to...- pettergulbra
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- asus audio drivers hdmi m4a785td-v receiver sound configuration surround sound troubleshooting windows yamaha
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- Forum: Windows Hardware
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Windows 7 Different Default Devices for Different Users
Hi, First off I would like to say that this site has been a fantastic resource for troubleshooting my win 7 computer. I'm trying to find a way to have different default playback devices for different user accounts? Like, have "realtek" as the default playback for user A but when you...- jdore71
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- audio settings default device headset realtek sound configuration troubleshooting user account video playback windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Select Full-range Speakers' option in windows 7
I use Windows 7 OS and I have a Creative 2.1 speakers. When I click on the configure option in my Playback devices I see an option 'Select Full-range Speakers' and under that a check box against "Front left and right". What difference will it make if I check it? Is it advisable to check it for...- seahawk789
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- 2.1 speakers audio settings creative speakers full-range speakers help request sound configuration video playback windows 7 windows settings
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Error Messages when Speakers/Headphones Are Not Connected to My Computer
Sorry about the length of my post but I wanted to make sure that is was sufficiently detailed so that someone would be able to help me: I am having a rather strange issue which, although is not hindering the use of my computer, is still something that I would like to try and resolve. I...- johnnymike
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- audio audio issues audio software clean install dell drivers error message feedback headphones installation issues itunes oem sony recorder sound configuration speakers tech support troubleshooting voice files windows 7 windows vista
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 5.1 Surround wont work
When I set up my speakers in the control panel everything works fine (you press the speaker you want to test and it plays a test sound) but when I open a music file in Windows Media Player i only get the front left and right speakers to work. Anyone know how to fix this? I've looked in the WMP...- Downfall
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- 64-bit audio issues control panel media player sound configuration sound test speaker setup surround sound video playback winamp
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows Vista Speakers Not Working
I have a new computer but I am using my old Dell 5.1 speakers. I am running Vista Home Premium, I have an Nvidia GeForce 9500 GT graphics card, Realteck High Definition Audio Sound (integrated) and a HP w2207h Monitor. The monitor output is HDMI or VGA. The Nvidia input is only AVI. I have a...- luvflt
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- 5.1 surround audio computer configuration default device dell graphics card hdmi hp monitor integrated sound nvidia realtek sound configuration speakers stereo surround sound testing troubleshooting vga windows vista
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support