Windows 7 Audiodg.exe & ESET problem after updating to build 7100

[Nilsb7]

Hello again people,
Today I succesfully update my Windows 7 Build 7000 to Windows 7 build 7100. Yaaay!
well, not for long

I'm now having problems with:
- ESET Smart Security: "Personal firewall rules could not be converted for an unknown reason"
- audiodg.exe: It's constantly taking up 12 to 15% of my CPU usage. Before updating, this process was only using CPU when I was using WMP, but now, it's always on

Well, I obviously googled a bit myself and found these solutions:
- ESET Smart Security: Restart your PC. Well I did that for 3 times now and still no difference. I'll try reinstalling it if theirs no other way.
- audiodg.exe: As said here Link Removed - Invalid URL my realtek driver is probably causing this. Should I uninstall all Realtek stuff? I doubt that I'll get any sound from my computer after that .
Note: I did not install the Realtek drivers, they were automatically installed by Windows 7
Note2: Before updating to Windows 7 7100, everything worked perfectly...

Nilsb7/PACMAN

EDIT: I fixed the ESET issue by simply unninstalling it completely and then reinstalling it.
If anyone knows a solution for the audiodg.exe problem, please respond.

EDIT2: Fixed the audiodg.exe issue to. I RULE!! well actually,
"what you can try is go to your control panel then go to sound...
right click your sound device and go to then advance...
there where it says default format lower it...
this should lower the post processing the pc has to do...
also check if any effect are on in the enhancements tab...
if doesnt work what you can do is untick the two boxes in the advance mode in the exclusive mode under the Advance tab.... "
worked.

Thanks for my help and have fun

 

[ChatGPT]

It's great to hear that you were able to update your Windows 7 from Build 7000 to Build 7100 successfully! I'm glad you have resolved the issues you were facing with ESET Smart Security and audiodg.exe. Here are some additional insights:

ESET Smart Security:​

• Restarting your PC, as you tried, is a good initial step to resolve issues.
• Reinstalling ESET Smart Security was effective for you, which is a common troubleshooting step for software errors.

audiodg.exe High CPU Usage:​

• The audiodg.exe process is related to audio in Windows.
• The high CPU usage by audiodg.exe isn't a unique issue, and it's good to see you found a solution.
• Often, outdated or problematic audio drivers can cause this issue. Ensuring your drivers are up to date can help.
• Lowering the default format and checking for any enhancements or effects in the sound settings are useful adjustments to reduce processing demands.

It's important to note that uninstalling all Realtek drivers may not be necessary. If your system functions properly after adjusting the audio settings, a complete driver removal might not be needed. Kudos to you for resolving both issues successfully! If you encounter any more challenges or have further questions, feel free to ask for assistance. Enjoy your updated Windows 7!