Windows 10: New default Windows "sound" since 2004 upgrade - Device Connect

When I am away from the computer for an extended time, I leave the computer like this...

DELL monitor OFF
Firefox browser open but minimized
"Persistent Windows" (program) running
No sleep or hibernate, except...
....Turn off HDD after 120 minutes
....USB Selective suspend (enabled)


So, about 7:30pm EST, I took old man nap. Woke up about 10:15pm. Turned monitor ON, and got...
Windows "Device Connect" sound.

It takes the monitor about 2-3 seconds to "get" an image, so if there is any visual indication related to the Devie Connect sound, I can see it.
This only started since Win 10 2004 upgrade. ONLY happens in scenario described above.


No USB flash or external HDD hooked to computer.

ONLY things hooked to comp...

1. Klipsch Pro Media speakers
2. HDMI from vid card to TV (off)
3. DP from vid card to DELL monitor
4. Ethernet cable (modem to comp)
5. USB keyboard and mouse (neither have 3rd party drivers)

:)

 

Sound Quality / Windows 10 Upgrade

Hi J,

To address this concern, we suggest that you follow these steps on how to troubleshoot sound issues after upgrading to Windows 10:

• Right-click the sound icon in the taskbar located at the bottom right of the screen and select
  Playback Devices.
• Select the current playback device in use and by default it should be the
  Speakers. Double-click on it to open its Properties window.
• Got to Advanced tab and change the bit rate to either of the following: 24bit/44100 Hz or 24bit/192000Hz. Depending on the speaker configuration.

If that won't work, follow these steps on how to scan for hardware changes:

• Go to Start menu, search for Device Manager and click it.
• Expand Sound and audio devices.
• Right-click on the current sound driver and choose Uninstall.
• Click on Scan for hardware changes and the updated driver will be automatically installed.

If the issue still persists, we suggest that you download the latest sound card drivers for Windows 10 from your PC's manufacturer website.

Let us know how it goes.

Thank you.

 

Sony Sound Forge 7 won't open since Windows 10 upgrade

Tried to open my registered Sony Sound Forge 7 software program today and realized that since Windows 10 upgrade, like some other software programs affected, this one won't open.

(1) Tried some of the suggestions in regedit but didn't see all of the Sony entries listed in the steps

(2) Tried opening with "run as administrator" - didn't work.

Any suggestions?

 

Unable to access audio from speakers and headphones by setting the devices as a default on Windows 10

Hi Mitch,

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

I understand your concern about accessing audio from headphones, speaker on your device. We will help you with this issue.

Do let us know if you have installed all the pending updates for drivers on your device?

This issue might have occurred due to corrupted drivers/ settings to access Default device.

Try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.

Hardware and Devices troubleshooter checks for common problems and makes sure that any new device or hardware connected to your PC is installed correctly.

• Press Windows key from the keyboard, type
  Troubleshooting and select it.
• Click on view all option on the upper left corner of
  Troubleshooting window.
• Select the Hardware and Device
  options from the list.
• Click Next to run the
  Hardware and Device Troubleshooter.

Step 2: I suggest you to connect the headphones, set the device as a default device and check if it helps

Follow the steps:

• Right click on the sound icon at the bottom right corner of the
  Taskbar.
• Click on Playback devices.
• Check if you are able to find the icon headphone in the list of connected playback devices.
• If yes, click on the icon and then click on Set default
  option.
• Click on Apply and then on OK.

Step 3: I suggest you to find the audio drivers from Device Manager, update them and check if it helps.

Press Windows + X keys from the keyboard, click on Device Manager, right click on the audio drivers and click on
Update driver software.

For better assistance refer: Fix sound problems

Hope it helps. Try the above and reply to the post with an updated status of this issue, we will be happy to help you further.