Windows 10: Audio/ mic problems on laptop after latest Windows 10 update

Hi, Last night I downloaded the latest Windows 10 update. Took much longer than any update in the past. However, when I plugged in the same earphones as always Realtek Audio Console popped up (which it never does). I continued doing things as I normally would, but for instance when playing Battlefield, I noticed the audio quality being significantly worse, almost not as "full" as it usually is. It sounded like I was using extremely cheap earphones. Same goes for watching videos or anything else.

Another thing, in discord calls others complained that the fans of my microphone could be heard extremely loudly and not much of my voice. This has never happened prior to the update, even with the mic on my earphones being close to loud fans. Unless something miraculous has happened to my earphones, I'm willing to bet that the update messed up some settings, specifically this Realtek Audio Console suddenly popping up. Any possible solutions?



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Laptop not splitting headset mic & audio?

Hi
Simple version. When i plug in my headset to my laptop windows10 is not splitting it into one output and one input.

I fixed this years back by setting the popup box 'whats plugged in' from headphone to headset. Then it split the audio and mic. However i had to reinstall windows and now when i select headset it just mutes my laptop mic and audio manager just shows the one mic, but two audio outputs.

It was working before the reset and i have tested the headset on another computer and it is working find.
So far i tried device manage audio driver install, for both Realtek driver and High Definition driver but either resolve the issue.

Any suggestions why windows would pick up one and not the other?

I currently have it set to headphone plugged in so that i can use my laptop mic, but ive been told i sound really bad *Sad

Cheers,
Zola

 

USB Mic Problems.

The next step is what I suggested originally. Try it in a friend's PC or take it to Best Buy and ask them to try it one of their PC's. Have to confirm the mic is working OK.

 

The Ultimate Realtek HD Audio Driver Mod for Windows 10

I think today's windows update(stable channel) solves d issue

Cumulative Update KB4020102 Windows 10 v1703 Build 15063.332

• Addressed issue where, after installing the Creators Update, audio output through external decoders no longer works.

bro, first of all....big thanx to dj urko...been following this thread...
can i install this on my HP laptop which has realtek hardware id as mentioned down below
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0282&SUBSYS_103C2164&REV_1000
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0282&SUBSYS_103C2164

It comes with inbuilt DTS sound + from HP
i'm currently using latest driver 8152.