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
    2013-11-07T04:15:18+00:00

    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.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-11-07T11:39:37+00:00

    Yes this only happens when my speakers are plugged in and it warns me at precisely 42 on the volume control and if I lower the volume below and try to increase it again it warns me again!

    My computer is a Samsung NP3530EC now running the Windows 8.1 update.

    I don't remember encountering this volume problem before the 8.1 update.

    My speakers are Model EMC2.0 by Diamond Audio for Gateway (powered by mains, not USB)

    I haven't installed any third party audio manager software.

    I am wary of uninstalling audio drivers as I accidently did that on my last laptop and I encountered several problems!

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-11-08T16:12:10+00:00

    You are not alone.  After getting the 8.1 update, i get warned when I try to turn it up past 42.  I have exactly zero 3rd party software on this laptop (samsung np300e5c with Realtek High Definition Audio).  I wish I had windows 7 :/

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-11-08T16:26:41+00:00

    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.

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  5. Anonymous
    2013-11-10T19:18:05+00:00

    Ditto to all posts.  I have noticed this irritating volume warning on my Samsung series 7 all in one PC.  My problem seems to occur when I plug in my wireless headphones transmitter.  The volume problem seems to rotate around 41%.  If I increase the volume it goes up, if I go below it then increase it the warning pops up.   I get it on Windows Media Player and Xbox Music as well unless I disconnect the wireless transmitter USB from the PC.  Since I listen to the wireless headphones ( a cheap set ) then this is a real nuisance.

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