Windows 10: Audio Static through Aux Windows 10

Hey everyone, I'm getting a constant static noise coming through aux and it's definitely computer related. Furthermore, when in Safe Mode, the static noise is greatly reduced to a tiny bit of static. Also, I notice when I refresh a chrome tab, there's no static until the page finishes reloading. All my drivers are up to date. I've heard about updating cpu drivers because that could be the issue but it seems it's up to date. The motherboard manufacturer has stopped providing updates since like 2013 old prebuilt.

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Loud Static Through Speakers Problem

Im Getting Loud Static Through Speakers When First Starting Up Before Windows Plays The Startup Sound, The Loud Static Stops After The Windows Startup Sound Plays. Seems Like Ive Had This Problem After Overclocking. Specs Are As Listed, Please Help.

 

Aux input problems.

Hi,

Thank you for posting to Microsoft Community.

In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

1. What is the make and model of your system?
   
2. Which build of Windows 10 is running on your system? To check that, click on
   Start, type winver and press
   Enter.
   
3. Was there any change or an update on your system, prior to which you weren’t facing this issue?
   
4. Are you able to hear the audio through your external speakers?
   
5. Do you receive any prompt or error message when you connect your external speakers into the auxiliary input?
   

Meanwhile, I would suggest you to refer the article to

Fix sound problems in Windows 10, please refer the section ‘Set default device’ and check if it is useful to you.

Note: The steps are also applicable for connecting an audio device using Aux port.

We await your response.

Aaron Summith

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Static noise on all audio except when played through Groove Music


Okay, this is a really weird one. For the last 2 months I've been experiencing this reoccurring issue on my new Dell XPS 13 laptop where 1-2 times a day, the audio will suddenly get extremely staticy. It generally will last at least 1 minute but sometimes significantly longer, and will affect all audio, including Windows alert sounds and even the "Playback device" test sound. This affects both the internal laptop speakers and any AUX device. I have not experienced the issue when audio is played through HDMI/DP, but I haven't been able to test it enough to know for certain.

However, there is one exception that I have only discovered today: the audio issue does NOT affect any files played through Win10's new default player, Groove. I have played exactly the same audio file on both VLC and Groove—even concurrently—to confirm.

I've posted a link below to an MP3 recording of it: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8...Ho5a3R5emUyS0k

I've spoken to Dell and we have tried countless fixes that I've tried to list below, but the problem persists:

• Fresh reinstall of Windows
• Replaced motherboard (twice?)
• Uninstalled Realtek audio drivers
• Updated BIOS
• Tried changing all settings in the Realtek HD Audio Manager
• Probably 4-5 other issues

Anyone got any fresh ideas?

Thank you!