How can I disable the unsafe volume warning?

Anonymous
2013-11-06T12:28:29+00:00

I usually have my laptop's system volume at 80% and plugged into speakers which I can adjust, but since updating to windows 8.1 I keep noticing that every time I turn my laptop on while plugged into the speakers it automatically lowers and limits my volume to about 40% and when I try to turn it up a large banner warns me that any higher might be unsafe for my ears asking am I sure I want to do this.

It's very annoying to get this every day, and I can't seem to find a way to disable the warning permanently.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-02-04T04:51:28+00:00
    1. remove realtek driver (recently version is 6.0.1.7083)
    2. install old version driver (6.0.1.6699)

    ( http://bstar36.tistory.com/229 )

    1. done  :)

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-01-27T20:49:30+00:00

    I tried what you said, but I don't see the "RtkGUI" listed under my notifications.  I did upgrade to 8.1 on my Samsung,  not sure if that would of changed this screen or not.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-01-27T19:13:50+00:00

    I think I got it. I found there is a notification switch that can be turned off labeled "RtkGUI".

    goto: PC Settings>Search and apps>Notifications>Show notifications from these apps

    There should be a solid orange square (no symbol, just plain orange) labeled "RtkGUI"

    Turn this switch off. The work stopping banner should stop jamming you up.

     ***If you are using a Samsung computer***

    >I would recommend against using a different driver as suggested by others in this thread.

    Good luck.

    Windows, do more, pay less....

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-01-27T19:03:13+00:00

    "Thanks! Turns out you don't need the manufacturer's programs for anything in modern Windows. Just uninstall Realtek's audio driver from Add or Remove Programs and everything works perfectly."

    Yes, Microsoft has done an excellent job of making 8 work well on most machines. Unfortunately, Samsung (like HP) modifies the hardware it uses from vendors (like AMD & Intel). Because of these modifications, Samsung must supply drivers for this moded hardware. There are no Intel or AMD drivers that support switchable graphics, must use Samsung's proprietary CCC. Unlike HP, they (Samsung) do a terrible job of it. So much so, drivers from AMD will not install as AMD has blocked it due to the modifications. Samsung's ultimate answer to everything is, "do a factory recovery". In that state, yes it works, but that's only if you do no updates. I would agree with your statement on a Lenovo, Toshiba, and Dell. However, not for HP. AND, most certainly not for Samsung.

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  5. Anonymous
    2014-01-20T03:56:14+00:00

    I actually just discovered that as well -- it is when using the headphone plug.  I also found out that it is due to European law:

    "Under the new rules, higher exposure levels are permitted, but the user must willingly select them after being presented with a warning of the risks and ways to avoid them. How the warnings are provided would be up to the manufacturer and how it displays on the device's screen. Under the old rules, only a warning in the instruction manual was required.

    EU standards are not mandatory, however it 'de facto' becomes the industry norm," the European commission said. "Products meeting those standards are presumed safe -– otherwise manufacturers have to go through costly independent testing for products. The new safety standards will apply only to future products."

    It happens on my Blackberry Q10 also, everytime I open the Music App it warns me about high volume.

    The other day I got a warning saying I have been listening to high volume for too long and it lowered the volume and then blocked me from increasing it. I couldn't even over-ride it!!!

    fking politicians

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