Windows 10: Audio crackling / pop on Windows 11

Hi everyone,I need help because I don't know what to do anymore. This issue started about two months ago when I noticed some crackling and popping sounds in my older headset, which was an Astro A40. I assumed the problem was due to the headset aging and failing, so I decided to purchase a Sennheiser HD600 along with a Fosi DAC-Q5 to drive it. To my surprise, the issue persisted and even became more noticeable.Naturally, I turned to the internet for solutions. I found many posts on Reddit and other forums describing this same issue. I began testing by trying my DAC and headphones on a different

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Troubleshooting Crackling and Popping Audio Issues on PC (Windows Interaction Only)

Hello,

For the past few days, I've been trying to fix persistent audio issues where I constantly hear popping and crackling sounds whenever I interact with Windows. This issue occurs, for example, when pausing or unpausing a video, or when a Windows notification plays. However, I've noticed that the problem only arises when interacting with Windows. There is no crackling or popping when playing video games or using applications like Spotify.

Here are the steps I've already tried to resolve the issue:

• Completely reinstalled Windows multiple times
  
• Removed and reinstalled drivers (video, audio, etc.)
  
• Changed power settings
  
• Tried different headsets (the issue persists regardless of the hardware but doesn't occur when connected to a different PC)
  
• Tried multiple audio jacks and USB ports
  
• Updated BIOS
  
• Tried sfc /scannow / DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
  
• Changed audio format
  
• Disabled any enhancements
  

Despite these efforts, the crackling and popping audio persist, but only when interacting with Windows, not in games or other applications (For Example Spotify) but it still occurs when for example pausing video in browser etc.. . If anyone has further suggestions or solutions, I'd greatly appreciate it.

 

Synaptics audio keeps crackling / popping on windows 10

Hi Devin. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

Try these fixes for sound crackling and popping in WIndows 10:

https://techcult.com/fix-windows-10-audio-crack...

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/fix-audio-crackl... (Avoid ad links which intrude into editorial copy, especially avoid Restoro, PC Repair Tool and Reimage ads)

https://helpdeskgeek.com/help-desk/windows-10-a...

https://winbuzzer.com/2022/02/18/how-to-fix-aud...

https://thegeekpage.com/audio-sound-popping-on-...





Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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Audio crackling/popping when I interact with Windows10

Hi Claude. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

Try these fixes for sound crackling and popping in WIndows 10:

https://techcult.com/fix-windows-10-audio-crack...

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/fix-audio-crackl... (Avoid ad links which intrude into editorial copy, especially avoid Restoro, PC Repair Tool and Reimage ads)

https://helpdeskgeek.com/help-desk/windows-10-a...

https://winbuzzer.com/2022/02/18/how-to-fix-aud...

https://thegeekpage.com/audio-sound-popping-on-...





Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

______________________________________________

Standard Disclaimer: There are links to non-Microsoft websites. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it.