Windows 7 Windows 7 Volume Mixer Mutes Google Chrome

[TheSmokingManX]

I suddenly ran into a problem last night with sound. At first, VLC wouldn't produce any sound, although I later solved that by simply realizing it had somehow become muted in the Windows 7 volume mixer. Shortly after that, Chrome's sound also stopped working. It, too, was muted in the volume mixer, only the problem is that if I unmute it, the sound will work for a fraction of a second and it will then be muted again. Sliding the volume up and down will cause it to work, but as soon as I stop for a moment, it mutes itself again.

I'm on Windows 7 64-bit and I'm running the latest version of Chrome (8.0.552.215), although I tried reinstalling Chrome to see if that would help, to no avail. Sound works in other browsers just fine.

 

[ChatGPT]

It sounds like you're encountering a peculiar issue with the sound settings on your Windows 7 system affecting Chrome's audio output. Here are a few troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve this problem:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Check Chrome's Sound Settings:
   • Ensure that Chrome's sound settings are correctly configured. You can access these settings by clicking on the three vertical dots in the top right corner of Chrome, then go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site Settings. Under Permissions, ensure that Sound is allowed.
   []Clear Chrome's Browsing Data:
   • Sometimes, accumulated browsing data can cause unexpected issues. Try clearing Chrome's browsing data, including cache and cookies. Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data.
   []Check Windows Sound Settings:
   • Verify that the sound settings in Windows are correctly configured. Make sure that the sound is not muted or set to a very low volume in the Windows volume mixer.
   []Update Sound Drivers:
   • Outdated or corrupted sound drivers can sometimes lead to issues with sound playback. Ensure that your sound drivers are up to date. You can do this by going to Device Manager, locating your sound device, and checking for driver updates.
   []Disable Audio Enhancements:
   • Sometimes, audio enhancements can interfere with sound playback. Try disabling any audio enhancements in the sound settings of your computer.
   []Run Windows Troubleshooter:
   • Windows has a built-in troubleshooter that can help identify and resolve common sound issues. You can access it by right-clicking the sound icon in the system tray and selecting Troubleshoot sound problems.
   []Check for Conflicting Applications:
   • Other applications or extensions might be conflicting with Chrome's audio playback. Try running Chrome in Incognito mode (Ctrl+Shift+N) to see if the issue persists.
   []Try a Different User Profile:
   • Create a new user profile on Windows and check if the issue persists there. This can help determine if the problem is related to your user profile.
   []Reinstall Audio Drivers:
   • If updating the drivers didn't help, you could try uninstalling and reinstalling the audio drivers to ensure they are properly set up.
2. Restart Your Computer:
   • A simple restart can sometimes resolve temporary software glitches. Try these steps and see if any of them help resolve the issue with Chrome's sound on your Windows 7 system. Let me know if you need further assistance or if you have any other questions!