How can I disable the unsafe volume warning?

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.

Good point. I only mention apple as they tend to force their will on consumers. Windows, until recent years, did not. First the flags for sound in 8.1. Now in 10 with forced auto update, auto removal of software they think doesn't work (but actually does), and most importantly the super basic graphics in the UI. Windows used to look sexy, now they have taken that away too. I get streamlining, but if i want to burn process using Aero, i should be able to. 10 looks like it was designed in basic, by a 2 year old. Samsung devices (android and windows) will chirp about volume when you put anything in the hole. LG V20 does not. Alcatel One Touch does not either. I can't speak for all android, but this chirping (from my samsung laptop, and galaxy siii) is the biggest reason i will never purchase a samsung product again.

I found a copy of realtek's driver version 6016699 online. I don't know which version they added the flag crap. If they really cared about our hearing they would disable all mp3 playback capabilities. 6016699 is old enough that it does not support microsoft's flags (free to go to 100%), works in 8.1 as of 1/1/2017, and allows for advanced controls of audio (eq and others) not found in basic win driver. Good luck to all, and shame on Microsoft and Realtek for this joint venture to be more like Apple.

Since when did Apple ever nag about our volume levels? IIRC, all my android devices nag about turning up the volume pass 50%.

I found a copy of realtek's driver version 6016699 online. I don't know which version they added the flag crap. If they really cared about our hearing they would disable all mp3 playback capabilities. 6016699 is old enough that it does not support microsoft's flags (free to go to 100%), works in 8.1 as of 1/1/2017, and allows for advanced controls of audio (eq and others) not found in basic win driver. Good luck to all, and shame on Microsoft and Realtek for this joint venture to be more like Apple.

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.

Bennet Martin is either an unmitigated idiot, or a cyberclone of a human being displaying terminal willful ignorance.