Windows 10: Audio output switching on its own ~ drivers issue, virus, or something else?

I happened to be in a discord call today when discussing some paperwork with another person, so I was also watching their shared screen. At the same time I was playing a game in the background because sometimes a simple game helps me focus better on monotonous discussions and work (as a background distraction). A couple times my computer seemed to lag and the audio of the game combined with the audio from my friend talking would blast through my speakers for a second and then resume to normal volume in my headset again. This happened 2 or 3 times (at random without a pattern as far as I could tell, except for the slight lag of my PC) before I decided to turn off my speakers.

I do recall this happening another time before, but I can't remember the circumstances. Just want to know if this is a drivers issue, a virus, or something else and possibly how to fix it. Let me know if possible. Thanks!

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Audio output issue

Hi,

Corrupted or outdated drivers may be the possible cause why your audio/video was not working. To isolate your issue, we'd like to gather more information:

• Have you made any recent changes prior to this issue?
• Did you get any error messages?
• Have you tried updating your driver?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

Meanwhile, we suggest that you download and run the troubleshooter in this
article to resolve your sound issues. You may choose other troubleshooting steps by clicking the drop-down menu.

Keep us posted if you need additional help.

 

Dolby Audio driver

Hi Joseph,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

Do let us know the following to assist you better with this issue:

• What is the complete error message of this issue?
• When are you facing this issue with the drivers?
• Have you installed all the latest drivers from the manufacturer's website for current operating system?

I suggest you to uninstall the existing Audio drivers, download the latest drivers for your device and check if it helps.

Step 1: Uninstall the Audio driver.

Steps:

• Press Windows + X keys from the keyboard, click on Device Manager.
• Expand Audio inputs and outputs, right click on the driver and click on
  Uninstall.

Step 2: I suggest you to manually install the latest audio drivers and check.

Download the latest drivers from: Lenovo Support for g500

Select the driver and operating system to download.

Refer to the article by Andre Da Costa to install the latest driver:

How to: Install and Update drivers in Windows 10

Hope it helps. Get back to us with the required information and updated status of this issue for further assistance.

 

Audio output issue - Windows 10

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community forum.

• What is the make and model of the computer?
  

I suggest you to try the troubleshooting steps listed in the articles listed below:

• Fix sound problems in Windows 10
  
• Windows 10 – Audio Troubleshooting Tips
  

If you’re facing sound issues on Envy 24 monitor speakers, you may try the steps listed in
HP Flat Panel Monitors - Troubleshooting Sound Problems with Monitor Speakers



If the issue persists, you may update the chipset drivers for your PC and check if it works.



Regards,