Windows 10: Crackly internal sound, some USB devices not working properly

Discus and support Crackly internal sound, some USB devices not working properly in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; First of all, I caonsider myself a power user. Which means lot of installed programs, apps, utilities etc... WinVer: 1909 (18363.1139) Professional... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by Msprg, Oct 20, 2020.

  1. Msprg Win User

    Crackly internal sound, some USB devices not working properly


    First of all, I caonsider myself a power user. Which means lot of installed programs, apps, utilities etc...

    WinVer: 1909 (18363.1139) Professional X64

    It looks like something in my Win10 install in taking too long time in ISRs which causes some HW devices to "stutter" for example occasional cracks in audio, or stuttery output from USB RTL-SDR.

    When running on clean install, everything runs smoothly. Then I install programs as I need them, and I can never notice when, but always after about 6 months from clean install, I notice occasional crackles in my internal soundcard's output. Doesn't matter if playing on internal speakers or via AUX outptut. Also related issue might be that I experience gradual shift (desync) in sound while watching videos, (sound falls behind video) no matter videos on youtube or in VLC from local drive.


    For some time, I "solved" this problem by using cheap USB soundcard, which, compared to the "crackly" internal soundcard, was playing buttery smoothly. But my USB soundcard broke for - to me - unknown reason, and so I am forced to use my internal soundcard reminding me of my system's long ISRs once again. On the top of that, I decided to play a bit with RTL-SDR dongle, and the sound as well as the displayed waveform are... eh, choppy, or stuterry I would say, I just think it's for the same reason as why my soundcard is crackling.


    I tried running latecymon, and statistics for my system are pretty bad - unusable I would say... Screenshots here: Imgur: The magic of the Internet


    But, when I run latencymon on the clean install of windows, I get good values, not excellent, but good enough for sound not to stutter, and RTL-SDR to run smoothly as well.


    So, I am asking you, oh great people of tenfoums, what I am doing wrong, to deserve such hell-like latency? (Btw I already disabled that... battery ACPI device or whatever, yeah it did help a bit, and... we are staying in that "bit" part. it's like 10% improvement...

    :)
     
    Msprg, Oct 20, 2020
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  2. Crackly sound.

    I think Widjaja's on the right tip then. I think it's something internal.

    These are the steps I would take:

    Reset CPU to stock speeds.
    If that doesn't work, change the slot your sound card is in.
    If that doesn't work, re-install OS for the lols (and to rule out software problems *Stick Out Tongue Crackly internal sound, some USB devices not working properly :p)
    If that doesn't work, remove sound card and revert to onboard.
     
    scaminatrix, Oct 20, 2020
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  3. Arun B J Win User
    USB Devices Don't Work Properly After Restart

    Hi,



    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve the issue.



    I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if it helps.

    Method 1: Windows has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with Hardware and Devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue
    is with your Devices.

    Refer these steps:


    • Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.

    • Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.

    • Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.

    • Run the Hardware and Devices.
    If the issue persist I suggest you to follow method 2.

    Method 2: I suggest you to updating the latest USB devices from the manufacturer's website and check if the issue persists.

    Follow the steps to update the USB drivers:

    a. Press Windows key + X key and click Device Manager.

    b. Expand the USB driver.

    c. Right-click on the USB and click on Update driver software.

    d. Restart the computer and check.



    Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.
     
    Arun B J, Oct 20, 2020
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  4. Crackly internal sound, some USB devices not working properly

    the internal microphone sound is now making crackly noises and my voice is unclear - it was ok as a month ago, just started happening

    the internal microphone sound is now distorted and crackly. I sound like I am trying to speak whilst standing in the ocean. Lots of additional noise off the microphone. How do I clear it up. Tried the troubleshooter but no help.
     
    AuntieJane3, Oct 20, 2020
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