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How to Fix: How do I stop the popping/cracking noise that happens with every advertisem

Windows 11 popping/cracking noise during ads fixed with audio tweaks.

The popping or cracking noise that occurs with every advertisement on your Windows 11 computer is a common issue reported by many users, including yourself. This phenomenon is often caused by the way Windows handles audio playback and the use of proprietary audio codecs in advertisements.

⚠️ Common Causes

  • The use of proprietary audio codecs in advertisements, such as H.264 or H.265.
  • The presence of outdated or corrupted audio drivers on your system.
  • The malfunctioning of the Windows Audio Service or other related system services.

🛠️ Step-by-Step Verified Fixes

Method 1: Updating Audio Drivers

  1. Step 1: Open the Device Manager on your Windows 11 computer by pressing the Windows key + X and selecting Device Manager.
  2. Step 2: In the Device Manager, expand the 'Sound, video and game controllers' section and look for any devices with a yellow exclamation mark or an error message.
  3. Step 3: Right-click on the device and select 'Update driver'. Follow the prompts to search for and install any available updates.

Method 2: Disabling Proprietary Audio Codecs

  1. Step 1: Open the Windows Settings app by clicking on the Start button and selecting the gear icon.
  2. System
  3. Display
  4. Graphics settings
  5. Audio output
  6. Change to a different audio device
  7. Select 'Auto-detect' and then select the default audio device.

Method 3: Updating Windows Audio Service

  1. Step 1: Open the Command Prompt as an administrator by right-clicking on the Start button and selecting 'Command Prompt (Admin)'.
  2. Step 2: Type the following command and press Enter: `net stop wmp` followed by `net start wmp`.
  3. Step 3: If the issue persists, you can try resetting the Windows Audio Service by typing the following command and pressing Enter: `sc config wmp start= auto`.

💡 Conclusion

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue of popping or cracking noises when watching advertisements on your Windows 11 computer. Remember to restart your computer after making any changes to ensure that they take effect.

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