How can I disable the unsafe volume warning?

I have the exact same issue, it started after the 8.1 update.  Computer is a samsung np300e5c with Realtek High Definition Audio.  I have no 3rd party software besides chrome, and I don't think it is a driver issue since the warning looks like a windows notification (see attached a screenshot).  Please advise how to disable this warning, it is very frustrating since I also use external speakers through the aux plug.

Hi Gemma,

Do you face this volume issue only when the speaker is plugged in?

What is the make and model of the computer and the speaker?

Have you installed any third party software to manage the audio options?

If the volume keeps resetting to 40% every time you start the computer, it could be due to some incorrect settings due to any third party audio management applications or due to a driver issue.

I would suggest you to first disconnect the speaker to check if you are facing this issue only when the speakers are plugged in.

Method 1:

If you have installed any third party audio management applications, I would suggest you to first uninstall them and then check if the issue persists.

Method 2:

If the above steps didn’t help or if you haven’t installed any third party audio management applications, then I would suggest you to reinstall the driver and check. Refer to these steps:

a)      Press Windows key + X, select Device manager.

b)      Locate the audio device and right click on it to select properties.

c)       In the driver tab, click on ‘uninstall’ to uninstall the current audio driver.

d)      Restart the computer.

e)      Now, windows would have loaded with the generic audio driver, check if the issue persists.

f)       If yes, visit the manufacturer’s website to download and install the latest driver and check.

Try these steps and let us know the results. We’d be happy to help if you need any further assistance.

Legally this should result in a lawsuit because when the warning occurs, the volume is KEPT at the high volume and the volume control itself is DISABLED by the idiot at Microsoft who did this. The volume remains high until the user clicks away the warning AND reduces the volume.  That is so much easier than adjusting the volume.

The fact is Microsoft has no idea what the actual volume you are hearing is because they are not the only program running.  I am sure Microsoft's Excuse Department (best staffed department in the company) can provide a number of reasons their software has to suck.  But there is reason for concern. High volume obviously caused brain damage to the engineer who wrote the code, the lawyer who told them to put it in, and the idiots who "tested" this. It does not prevent anything except satisfaction with Microsoft.

Just uninstall Samsung audio drivers (In my case Realtek) restart and voilá!

Warning is gone, sound working as good as always.

I case you find problems after doing that just look for generic Realtek audio drivers from their website and don't use Samsung ones.

I'm sorry. I could not hear you as my hearing was damaged by listening to music too loudly.

Legally Microsoft may have to put out this warning. There are similar warnings on smartphones both Windows and Android.  I could not find a way to disable it.