Browser Freezes when Volume changes - DV2854CA

Hi everyone,

I recently purchased a HP Pavillion dv2854 laptop. I am running Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit with SP 1.

Whenever I am listening to streaming audio/video (eg. youtube, google video) through a browser (Firefox or Internet Explorer) and change the volume using the touchpad above the keyboard, the browser freezes for a good minute or two, until returning back to normal. At this time, my sound stops, as it appears there's a major lag in registering my volume adjustment.

However, I can change the volume just fine by clicking the volume icon in the taskbar.

I can also change the volume using the touchpad just fine when listening to audio from a CD, mp3's, etc.. It's just the streaming video/audio that's affected.

I've uninstalled and reiinstalled my sound drivers, but it still doesn't work.

Does anyone have suggestions as to going about this problem?

 

Its not the sound drivers

Download the latest version of Quick Launch Buttons in the HP drivers page

 

Thanks for the quick reply. The Quick Launch drivers didn't do the trick, but I noticed there are Quick Play drivers. I am in the process of downloading these right now, and will update everyone soon.

Any other suggestions are more than welcome!

 

Update: I read this thread ( http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=241176), and by uninstalling the Quick Touch program, all works well. As mentioned in that thread, you don't see the semi-transparent volume indicator pop up in the middle of the screen. I actually think that is a good thing!

I'll let you all know of any other problems that arise out of this. Thanks, flipfire and the rest of the gang here!