Windows Updates Kill Volume Slider


  1. pclove
    Posts : 5
    7 Ultimate 7601
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    Windows Updates Kill Volume Slider


    Ever since February 2011, whenever I install windows updates, my volume slider in the tray stops working. Not only the slider but also the right click context menu.

    I did some research into last month's (April 2011) round of updates and narrowed it down to being associated with Office 2007.

    Then today, I tried for updates again and the same thing happened. BUT, I didn't choose any that had to do with Office 2007 at all.

    This isn't a crucial situation. I really have no problem disabling updates all together. I just want to know WHY.

    I've done everything imaginable, from un-/re-installing sound drivers, removing Office totally, uninstalling ALL 3rd party software, and even a clean install of Win 7 x64.

    Here are my Specs:

    Asus G50V Notebook
    Windows 7 x64 (Version 6.1 Build 7601 SP1)
    Office 2007 (Version 12.0.6550.5003) SP2 MSO (12.0.6545.5004)
    Realtek HD Audio Driver 2.59 x64 (Version 6.0.1.6101)

    If you need more info, just ask. I need to find out the why so I can move on with my useless Windows-based life. :J

    Thanks guys!
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  3. severedsolo
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    Windows 10 Pro x64
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    I wonder whether this has something to do with the sound drivers actually,

    Does the problem repeat using the default Windows ones? or is it specifically with the Realtek ones?
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  4. pclove
    Posts : 5
    7 Ultimate 7601
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    Yeah, it happens with Realtek & Windows. I even tried installing the original driver that Asus issued in 2008. Also tried the Windows driver from that same time. Nada.
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