Realtek 5.1/7.1 surround speaker issue in Windows 11.

Anonymous
2021-10-30T22:21:25+00:00

Hi,

Since I upgraded to Windows 11 a few days ago, I now no longer have the option in sound settings to enable 5.1 or 7.1 surround support, as I did in Windows 10. At least I believe that I had that option in Windows 10, all I have now is stereo only and I miss the added depth of sound of my 5.1 speakers. Am I failing to see the obvious, or is this an oversight in the programming. If anyone has any thoughts on solving this issue it would be most welcome. I admit I have not tried installing the Realtek Audio Manager, as that file looks as though it may not be compatible with Windows 11 although it did function in Windows 10.

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-12-07T04:38:49+00:00

    You are right sorry, i misstipped it is a 8rf not 9rf. So buyin an external surround soundcard would be futile is what you are saying? In that case what are my options here? What can i do in order to be able to use my surround system as i did 4 years ago as 5.1 and not only Stereo, which is the only option i have right now. Thank you for your reply and i hope someone can give me an answer to my problem cause it is really annoying being able to use the surround system inly as stereo 😢

    Best Regards

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