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Windows Sound settings change after restart

Anonymous
2019-09-06T17:01:49+00:00

Hello,

I have had my PC for 3 days now and every time I boot my pc the sound changes from 5.1 surround to stereo, it really annoys me because stereo sounds tinny with my headphones. It would be nice if someone tells me how to fix it :) Thanks in advance.

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-09-10T16:45:20+00:00

    The Thing is, my headphones have 7.1 and 5.1 support and the headphones are actually quite nice. even if i change my headphones it still changes from 5.1 to stereo

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-09-06T18:13:47+00:00

    I have a HP OMEN 875-1003ng.

    After i ran the Audio Troubleshooter it changed the settings automaticly from 5.1 Surround to Stereo

    I have the newes Audio Driver, I Reinstalled the Audio Driver atleast 5 times and it didnt change sh*t, 

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-09-06T18:03:54+00:00

    I accidentally wrote Surround instead of Stereo, my bad

    my headphones have a 3,5mm jack. i dont have a Enhancements Tab under properties. i also apply all changes but they change to stereo after i reboot

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-09-06T17:31:48+00:00

    Actually, 5.1 is surround sound.

    I have 5.1 surround sound

    First, Do you have 5.1 or just dual speakers.

    Are your speakers 1/8" jack or USB ?

    Are your headphones 1/8" jack or USB ?

    Instead of selecting Configure in the photo you display here, did you select properties instead & select the "Enhancements Tab"

    Then make sure the enhancements are OFF.

    Or at least some of them that will alter sounds that are annoying.

    Always APPLY changes you make.

    Let me know & I will try & help you further

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  5. Vijay A. Verma 104.8K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2019-09-06T17:04:00+00:00

    Hi TheLimitGamer

    I am Vijay, an Independent Advisor. Please try these steps and check after each step.

    1. Run Audio Troubleshooter

    Windows Key+i > Update & security > Troubleshoot > Playing Audio > Run the troubleshooter

    1. Take actions related to Audio Driver

    Windows Key+X > Device Manager > View tab > Show hidden devices > Sound, Video & game controllers > Right Click on your Audio driver (if more than one, then you will have to repeat the steps for all) > Properties > Driver Tab >

    A. Roll Back - If Roll back driver is enabled, roll it back

    B. Update - Update driver

    C. Download and reinstall the driver from computer manufacturer's website - f you need my help to locate the driver on the website, please let me know following -

    A. What is your computer's make and model? For example Lenovo T470

    B. Windows Key+X > Click Device Manager > Sound, Video & game controllers > Right Click on your Audio driver > Properties > Driver tab > Post the screenshot

    Source - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/402699...

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