Windows 7 Total Recorder Sound Recording Issues on Windows 7 After Upgrading from Windows XP

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I sometimes use an application called Total Recorder. I've used it on my system with Windows XP and it worked great. However, when I swapped to Windows 7, I lost the ability to record. No hardware changes, nothing. I can no longer get the Windows sound recorder to record from a stream or Total Recorder to work.
Any ideas?

 

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It seems like you are facing issues with recording audio using Total Recorder on Windows 7, unlike the successful experience you had on Windows XP. Here are a few troubleshooting steps and suggestions to help you potentially resolve this issue:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Check Recording Device Settings:
   • Ensure that the correct recording device is selected in your system settings.
   • Right-click on the speaker icon in the system tray, select "Recording devices," and set the default recording device to your desired one.
   []Update Total Recorder:
   • Make sure you have the latest version of Total Recorder installed on your Windows 7 system. Check the official website for any updates or patches that could address compatibility issues with Windows 7.
   []Run as Administrator:
   • Try running Total Recorder with administrative privileges. Right-click on the Total Recorder executable and select "Run as administrator."
   []Compatibility Mode:
   • You can try running Total Recorder in compatibility mode for Windows XP:
     • Right-click on the Total Recorder executable.
     • Go to "Properties."
     • Navigate to the "Compatibility" tab.
     • Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" and select Windows XP from the drop-down menu.
   []Driver Updates:
   • Ensure that your sound card drivers are up to date. Visit the manufacturer's website to download and install the latest drivers compatible with Windows 7.
   []Check Total Recorder Settings:
   • Verify that Total Recorder is set to record from the correct input source and that the settings within Total Recorder are configured appropriately for recording.
   []Verify Access Rights:
   • Check if Total Recorder has the necessary permissions to access and record audio. Adjust the permissions if needed.
2. Reinstall Total Recorder:
   • If none of the above steps work, consider uninstalling and reinstalling Total Recorder on your Windows 7 system.

     Additional Tips:​

   • Windows 7 End of Support: Keep in mind that Windows 7 reached its end of support, making it vulnerable to security risks. Consider upgrading to a newer supported version of Windows.

Try these steps and let me know if any of them help resolve the issue with recording audio in Total Recorder on your Windows 7 system.