Windows 10: Audio problems crackling/popping

Since I have had my PC, which is 2 years now, I always have a problem that I hear crackling or popping, which is pretty annoying since I'm a music producer. I also tried out many options for USB port 2.0 or 3.0; nothing has worked in these 2 years. Also, getting an audio interface with new headphones didn't work at all.Right now I'm using__________________________________-Interface Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen-Headphones DT770 Pro 250ohms -Studio monitors KRK Rokit RP5 G5 -Subwoofer Sub8bt__________________________________Pc Specs:SSD - Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB, M.2 2280 / M-Key / PCIe 3.0 x4EndFr

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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.

 

Audio Pop/Stutter/Crackle When Stopping Audio

I've been having this issue for the past two days, and I've tried everything to no avail.
Basically this is the issue:
I get a pop/crackle when I suddenly stop audio.
What I'm running:

• Schiit Uber Stack.
• Win 10 PC.

What I've tried:

• Tried onboard audio, still get the problem.
• Tried onboard audio on both my PC and laptop, still get the problem.
• Tried my stack on both PC and laptop, still get the problem.
• Tried using a DPC latency checker, everything seems fine there.
• Tried different headphones just in case, wasn't the issue.
• Tried changing audio format, still get the problem.
• +literally tried 99 other things *Tongue

That pop is happening when I suddenly stop the sound effect. I get that pop when a Windows notification shows up. My friend's voice on Discord also pops every couple of seconds (100% sure it's not his mic).
Any help is appreciated!
(Just to clarify, I made sure it's not a hardware issue, so something within Win 10 is screwing with me)

I WILL LITERALLY PAYPAL ANYONE WHO FINDS ME A SOLUTION $10 *chuckle

(Yup, I'm losing my mind and I'm that desperate lol)

 

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-...





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