Why is my computer sound suddenly not working properly?

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The discussion revolves around a user's sudden audio issues with their computer, specifically regarding low volume and static sounds when playing YouTube videos, while other audio sources like CDs and DVDs function normally. Participants explore potential causes and solutions, including software and hardware issues.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that the issue is not related to speakers, as other audio sources work fine.
  • Another suggests checking for software upgrades or low disk space, which the original poster denies as issues.
  • Some participants propose that the problem might be specific to Flash files or the Flash player, as YouTube videos use this format.
  • There is a suggestion that the issue could be related to a bad audio pre-amp or an incompatible sound card.
  • One participant mentions the possibility of codec issues affecting audio processing.
  • Another asks if using different browsers might help identify the source of the problem.
  • Uninstalling and reinstalling QuickTime or similar software is also suggested as a potential fix.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express various hypotheses regarding the cause of the audio issue, with no consensus reached on a single solution. Some believe it may be a software issue, while others consider hardware possibilities.

Contextual Notes

Participants discuss various potential causes without confirming any specific solution, indicating that the problem may depend on individual system configurations and settings.

Who May Find This Useful

Users experiencing similar audio issues with online video playback, as well as those interested in troubleshooting computer sound problems.

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As of yesterday, I can barely hear youtube videos, they are staticy and low volume, it's not my speakers, since CD's and DVD's sound fine. What could be causing this?
 
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You didn't upgrade anything?

Are you running low on disk space?
 
No and No. That's what's weird. Bandwidth is fine also.
 
I don't think it's youTube becuse it's working fine for me.
 
It seems to be listening to anything online.

But my bandwidth is fine. What could be causing it? There is a lot of static.
 
Can you tell if the problem is only with Flash files? I believe the youtube videos are all .swf files. Maybe it's a Flash player problem. Just a wild guess.
 
Math Is Hard said:
Can you tell if the problem is only with Flash files? I believe the youtube videos are all .swf files. Maybe it's a Flash player problem. Just a wild guess.
Could be. I'll do some checking tomorrow. I have a call into COMPUTER MAN. If he can't figure it out, no one can.
 
Evo said:
What could be causing this?

It could be a bad audio pre-amp.
 
Probably a software problem if everything else runs at normal volume. Check the net for patches. An incompatible [older] sound card is also a candidate issue.
 
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Like MIH indicated, I'd go with a problem reading a Flash file or perhaps the codec for processing the audio portion. What about MP3's or other protocols?

Possibly one can download a fix or update.

Youtube use Adobe flash - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Flash
 
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Could using different browsers help narrow the source of the problem down?
 
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if you are using quicktime (or whatever)--just, do an uninstall/re-install
 
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Hopefully, COMPUTER MAN is going to diagnose and fix me. At least he has fixed some very weird problems for me in the past. I'm waiting for him to wake up and call me.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions, I'll run them past him.
 
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Yay, it's fixed! I just kept playing with settings until - it fixed itself!

COMPUTER MAN is in trouble for being late, he blames me for having gone to bed too early last night.
 
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Evo said:
Yay, it's fixed! I just kept playing with settings until - it fixed itself!

COMPUTER MAN is in trouble for being late, he blames me for having gone to bed too early last night.


Happy days, i am lucky i can call on two top notch coputer experts whenever i need them.
 

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