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    Windows 7 Enterprise: Sound level very low

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by skyandspace, Sep 12, 2009.

  1. skyandspace

    skyandspace Notebook Consultant

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    So I installed W7 Enterprise on my E6400 and I'm finding the sound level to be low at max volume. This is whilst playing movies on Netflix or playing something on Windows Media Player.

    I couldn't find any drivers on Dell's website for my sound hardware.

    Any help?
     
    skyandspace, Sep 12, 2009
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    You should be able to use the Vista drivers, if you haven't already tried them.
     
    namaiki, Sep 12, 2009
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  3. skyandspace

    skyandspace Notebook Consultant

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    I'll try those. Do you think the drivers is what is causing the low volume?
     
    skyandspace, Sep 12, 2009
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    It could be, the volume is different for me when I use different drivers.
     
    namaiki, Sep 12, 2009
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    Did you try a different multi-media program with a different music file. Is it louder?
     
    GoodBytes, Sep 13, 2009
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  6. skyandspace

    skyandspace Notebook Consultant

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    The drivers worked! Thanks.
     
    skyandspace, Sep 13, 2009
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