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Auto Mute issue when I wake up my HP laptop.

Anonymous
2025-06-07T14:35:28+00:00

I have an audio issue with my HP laptop. I currently have my laptop connected to my TV with an HDMI cable (obviously my tv isnt very smart) so the audio is being played through the Display Audio Driver and every time I wake up or unlock the laptop the audio goes back to being muted and I cant figure out why. I have gone through all of the audio setting and I cant seem to find where this can be changed. Any ideas? I know it doesnt seem like that big of an issue but it gets to be really inconvenient. Also, I am using a wireless keyboard and the function keys that are supposed to control volume- F2 F3 and F4 are not working. Maybe there is a way to assign the Function keys to control volume and this would help solve the issue for me. I hope this makes sense. Thanks!

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-06-07T15:09:34+00:00

    Hello there, My name is Pau and I'm an Independent Advisor. I know how hard it is to have to deal with mute audio every time you wake up your laptop, and I'll help you fix it today.

    Here are some easy steps to fix both the HDMI audio muting problem and the problem with your volume keys.

    You can fix the HDMI audio muting on wake or unlock

    1. Turn off Fast Startup

    Open the Control Panel and click on Power Options. Pick what to do with the power buttons.

    Click > Change settings that can't be changed right now

    Uncheck > Quick Start should be on > Click on Save Changes.

    Start up your computer again.

    1. Make HDMI Audio the main device

    Go to Control Panel, then Sound, then Playback. Right-click on HDMI Output, then click Set as Default Device. Click > OK

    1. In Sound Settings, turn off Auto Enhancements

    Click on Control Panel, then Sound, and then Playback.

    Click on HDMI Output. Press > Properties

    Click on the "Enhancements" or "Advanced" tab.

    Uncheck > If available, turn on audio enhancements > Click > OK

    1. Put in the HDMI audio driver again

    Click "Start," then "Device Manager," and then "Sound, video, and game controllers."

    When you right-click on a display audio or HDMI device, you can choose to uninstall it.

    Check > If the driver software is shown, delete it. Start up your computer again.

    It will be reinstalled automatically by Windows.

    1. Get the latest graphics and display drivers from HP

    Go to HP Support and search for your laptop model. Then, click on Download. The newest graphics driver

    Set up > Start up your computer again.

    This makes sure that HDMI audio always works.

    Link: https://support.hp.com/ph-en

    Disclaimer: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

    Fix the F2, F3, and F4 keys that control volume

    1. Turn on the action keys in BIOS

    Start over > To get to BIOS, press F10.

    Visit > Setting up the system > Set up > Mode for Action Keys = On

    To save and leave, press > F10.

    1. Add support for HP Hotkeys

    Look for HP Support by going to What kind of laptop > Get it here Support for hotkeys or a keyboard driver for HP

    Set up > Start up your computer again.

    1. If you want to, use AutoHotKey to remap the keys.

    You can manually assign volume controls with AutoHotKey.

    This website is not run by Microsoft. It looks like the page is giving correct and safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that might promote products that are often called PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Products). Do a lot of research on any product that the site promotes before you decide to download and install it.

    Please go to > https://www.autohotkey.com

    Please let me know if you need help with any step. I’m here to ensure this is completely resolved for you.

    I appreciate your time. Have a nice day!

    Many thanks,

    Pau

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