Can .net framework cause audio problems?

Question

Recently I received a notification on my new laptop that my .net framework needed an updated and I carelessly canceled it. Later after I installed VALORANT, I came across an audio bug. Every time my friend would talk in discord or someone in the game would speak, the sound of the game would be lowered. This became incredibly problematic because if 3 people were talking I could not hear at all. I’m not sure if the .net framework update is the reason of the issue or if it is something else. I would also like to be directed where I can safely install a version that could fix my issue. Thank you

Answer 1

Hi, and thanks for reaching out. My name is Bernard a Windows fan like you. I'll be happy to help you out today.

I understand the issue you have, there is nothing to worry I am here to help, the .Net framework can affect the functionality of the audio, however, this might be an incompatibility issue with the audio driver, moreover, kindly follow the steps below for us to sort out the issue:

-Press the Windows key + X

-Go to Device Manager

-Expand the Sound, video and game controller

-Look for Realtek (R) Audio or High Definition audio

-Right-click and click "Update Driver"

-Look for "Browse my computer for driver"

-Click "Let me pick drivers available drivers on my computer"

-Choose an old driver or other names of the driver then select it and hit next until it installs.

Note: If the issue persists, please download and install an Audio driver from your manufacturer's website.

Let me know how it goes and I hope that helps.

Bernard