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Windows 11- audio long delay before starting
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Anonymous
After updating to Windows 11 on my 6 month old laptop, my audio files take 20 seconds to start or they do not start at all. This also causes a delay in videos starting whether the file is on my computer or a website. Has anyone else had this issue.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
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Anonymous
2022-01-13T21:46:50+00:00 Exactly same issue as described happening in my 12 months old computer, i7, full extras. Tried already several recommendations but still the lag in audio and video start is there, no matter the browser. I use Chrome and Edge.
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Anonymous
2022-01-14T15:20:32+00:00 It is comforting that I am not alone. This issue also effects Powerpoint (inserted audio/video files), the default video player, zoom, and all other applications that need an audio or video player, including video web pages. Microsoft level 2 Windows tech was able to reinstall Windows 11 and that cleared the problem, except now it has happened again only 1 month after the reinstallation. I am scheduled for a call back today from another level 2 Windows tech and I will add an update if they finally figure out what is causing the problem.
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Anonymous
2022-01-14T19:06:52+00:00 It is comforting that I am not alone. This issue also effects Powerpoint (inserted audio/video files), the default video player, zoom, and all other applications that need an audio or video player, including video web pages. Microsoft level 2 Windows tech was able to reinstall Windows 11 and that cleared the problem, except now it has happened again only 1 month after the reinstallation. I am scheduled for a call back today from another level 2 Windows tech and I will add an update if they finally figure out what is causing the problem.
Ok, thanks 4 reply. Many of us will be waiting for your results Norma. Have a nice weekend!
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Anonymous
2022-01-14T22:42:06+00:00 1/14/2022 - The Windows level 2 tech found 2 updates located in the Advanced Options on the Windows update window. These updates are for the wi-fi and bluetooth drivers. After a restart, all of the applications affected by the audio issues are now working properly. Hope this helps.
1/15/2022 - 10:00am Well, this morning - less than 24 hours later - after the updates - we are back to square one. The delay is back on all programs needing audio/video playback. Back to contacting Microsoft.
1/15/2022 - 4:00pm - After an exhaustive day with MS I was transferred to Dell support. They were not able to fix the problem, so the end result was to reinstall Windows 10. All audio/video issues are now resolved. The lesson learned from this is to wait a year before updating to a new operating system. Sorry I could not give you better news.