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    EVNY volume lowering itself

    Discussion in 'HP' started by menao, Mar 14, 2012.

  1. menao

    menao Newbie

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    Before purchasing this laptop I read about people having this issue but I bought it anyways (recently too). I had the same problem and it showed up within a few hours (several times).

    [SOLUTION, FIX]
    I noticed that the mic is always on with this laptop which is what causes the lowering.
    1. Right click the Speakers and Headphone icon on your task bar, select Recording devices, and a new window will open. (Notice that the "Integrated Microphone Array" is active.)
    2. Switch to the Communications tab and select the Do nothing radio button.
    3. Apply
    4. ????
    5. Profit.

    It has been several days and the volume issue has not appeared since.
     
    menao, Mar 14, 2012
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  2. yknyong1

    yknyong1 Radiance with Radeon

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    It can also be fixed by flashing the BIOS to F.04.
     
    yknyong1, Mar 14, 2012
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  3. menao

    menao Newbie

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    I'd assume most people would prefer pressing a button within Windows than learning how to flash their BIOS. Flashing should be a last resort option anyways.
     
    menao, Mar 14, 2012
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  4. omicronx9

    omicronx9 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Did not fix. This is not the only sound issue, there is a host of them as described on the other threads. Static / overpowering speakers and headphones / poor sound quality / etc.
     
    omicronx9, Mar 14, 2012
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  5. menao

    menao Newbie

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    As the title says, this is for those who has the volume randomly lowering. I read about those, usb denting, and other QC problems but my CTO laptop doesn't have those issues, only the random volume fluctuation which this appears to have fixed for me.
     
    menao, Mar 14, 2012
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  6. moviemarketing

    moviemarketing Milk Drinker

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    Did you try enabling Windows loudness equalization?
     
    moviemarketing, Mar 15, 2012
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  7. Melagius

    Melagius Notebook Consultant

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    When i still had my Envy 17 this did not help.
     
    Melagius, Mar 17, 2012
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