Windows 10: Why does my sound automute/shut off when the computer has been idle for a little while?

Hi.


I have an annoying issue going on on my computer. When I've finished watching let's say a YouTube-video - or anything with sound on it, I typically turn off my monitors and turn off the volume external "turnable knob", Logitech speaker set from way back in the days, but it's working really well and leave the computer idle. As far as I've been able to verify, it's set up to NEVER go to sleep, since I typically run back and forth between the computer and other things all the time and don't want to wait for it to wake up. The sound is never muted by me, but when I return to my computer after a while, the speaker symbol in the lower right hand corner of the screen has got a cross on it and I have to unmute the speakers every time, which is quite annoying. There are never any issues when I've first unmuted the speakers/sound and start listening to either music or other sounds, but as soon as I leave the computer idle for a while, either the "turn-knob"-sound-controller is left on, the sound has been muted. I've searched "everywhere" for an explanation, but all I get is tips about checking the power-saving modes, run some audio-troubleshooter and so on, and none of that helps. I've also disabled all output-devices other than the speakers that are actually connected. So, have any of you guys experienced something similar and care to share a solution? Any help would be greatly appreciated.


In case it matters, I'm listing my computer content below.

It's running on running on Windows 10 Pro by the way.


Mainboard: ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

HDD: 2x Corsair Force Series MP600 2TB m.2 SSDs One of them is the C-drive + a bunch of older storage drives.

RAM: 64 GB, HyperX Fury DDR43466MHz Set of 4x16GB

Display adapter: MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X

Monitors: 2x Eizo ColorEdge CS2420


Best regards


Stig M. Thu

Norway

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Computer shuts down when idle

You're getting a little closer to finding the rogue program. It not only shuts down Windows when idle but it also interferes with msconfig. The next step is obvious: Run msconfig while in Safe Mode.

 

Good surround sound headset

I know you say you're not that guy, but stepping into the $250+ range really brings a change in build quality that might have you never having to buy another set. Otherwise, getting 6 speakers with decent sound in a headset is hard, and that's what you are asking for, and I have no suggestions, but just a bump up the list. *Stick Out Tongue

 

Sound Quality

One thing that sticks out from looking at your "My Computer" specs. You list "ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)" which suggests you do not have the correct sound hardware driver. Your motherboard has Realtek sound and the first step is to install the Realtek sound drivers. My ASUS also came with Sonic Studio 2 which is a sound enhancement package. Check the ASUS install disc to see if you have something similar.

May not be a speaker problem.