Solved Where does the phantom music come from

[Jacee]

Are you still with us? ... Tell me if you still have the phantom music.

 

[k0065126]

Yes, still here. I have heard the phantom music once in the last couple of days.

Viv

 

[Jacee]

I'd like you to scan your machine with ESET OnlineScan

1. Hold down Control and click on the following link to open ESET OnlineScan in a new window.
   ESET OnlineScan
2. Click the
   
   button.
3. For alternate browsers only: (Microsoft Internet Explorer users can skip these steps)
   1. Click on
      
      to download the ESET Smart Installer. Save it to your desktop.
   2. Double click on the
      
      icon on your desktop.
4. Check
   
5. Click the
   
   button.
6. Accept any security warnings from your browser.
7. Check
   
8. Push the Start button.
9. ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
10. When the scan completes, push
    
11. Push
    
    , and save the file to your desktop using a unique name, such as ESETScan. Include the contents of this report in your next reply.
12. Push the
    
    button.
13. Push
    

 

[andrew129260]

I don't think the obvious has been suggested. Do you keep your cell phone near your pc when your speakers are on? Anytime a cell phone or cordless phone signal is near speakers it can cause strange "music" sounds from your speakers. This is caused by interference.

Keep your cell and cordless far away for awhile and see if it persists. Or send a text or call with your phone near the speakers and see if the "music" occurs again.

 

[Jacee]

Any chance that your screen saver may be playing the music?

 

[k0065126]

I don't think the obvious has been suggested. Do you keep your cell phone near your pc when your speakers are on? Anytime a cell phone or cordless phone signal is near speakers it can cause strange "music" sounds from your speakers. This is caused by interference.

Keep your cell and cordless far away for awhile and see if it persists. Or send a text or call with your phone near the speakers and see if the "music" occurs again.

Thanks for the suggestion, I have now tried that and it can be eliminated as the source of the problem.

Viv

 

[k0065126]

Any chance that your screen saver may be playing the music?

I do not use a screen saver, but thanks for the suggestion.

Viv

 

[k0065126]

I'd like you to scan your machine with ESET OnlineScan

1. Hold down Control and click on the following link to open ESET OnlineScan in a new window.
   ESET OnlineScan
2. Click the
   
   button.
3. For alternate browsers only: (Microsoft Internet Explorer users can skip these steps)
   1. Click on
      
      to download the ESET Smart Installer. Save it to your desktop.
   2. Double click on the
      
      icon on your desktop.
4. Check
   
5. Click the
   
   button.
6. Accept any security warnings from your browser.
7. Check
   
8. Push the Start button.
9. ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
10. When the scan completes, push
    
11. Push
    
    , and save the file to your desktop using a unique name, such as ESETScan. Include the contents of this report in your next reply.
12. Push the
    
    button.
13. Push
    

Jacee,

No threats found, so I have not clicked the Finish button yet, although I guess that it is safe to do so.

Viv

 

[Jacee]

Yes, it's safe


Tell me if you're letting your computer do scientific research, such as "folding"

 

[k0065126]

Yes, I run several projects from BOINC, Fight Malaria at Home, Climate Prediction, Docking and World Community Grid.

Viv

 

[sdowney717]

I have a very cheap set of IConcept PC speakers that sometimes plays phantom sound blips. they play for about half a second. It is some thing to do with the amplifier I think. It is like a very fast progression of notes played in a scale. Right now it is in suspend and every so often plays. So I just unplugged and will see if that goes away.

Do your phantom notes still play if the speakers are not plugged into the PC?

 

[sdowney717]

Well, I dont hear anything after unplugging the speakers. So must be the sound card. I have used 2 different sound cards, a envy 24 and a SB Live and heard that sound blip from both of them.

 

[k0065126]

I have not had the problem sound for quite a few days now so I think that the problem is sorted. Thanks to all who have helped.
Viv

 

[Slartybart]

Glad you got it sorted Viv.

Thanks Jacee

 

[Jacee]

Good! Please uninstall Combofix by:

The following will implement important cleanup procedures as well as reset System Restore points:Click Start > Run and copy/paste the following bolded text into the Run box and click OK:ComboFix /Uninstall

 

[Layback Bear]

Could someone clue me in. What solved the problem?

 

[3D Jed]

@ K0065126 - BUMP

c'mon dude - we all want to know the answer to the phantom music conundrum !

Reminds me of an old B/W UK sitcom 'Hancock's Half Hour - The Missing Page' where the eponymous TH borrowed a murder mystery book from the local library, only to find the last page missing. He had to track down previous borrowers to find out whodunnit. . . .

"Hancock's Half Hour" The Missing Page (TV Episode 1960) - IMDb

 

[Jacee]

Could someone clue me in. What solved the problem?

She didn't say, but I'm wondering too.

 

[Jacee]

Possibly one of these templates that Combofix removed:


c:\users\Viv\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\1028.msi
c:\users\Viv\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\1031.msi
c:\users\Viv\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\1033.msi
c:\users\Viv\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\1036.msi
c:\users\Viv\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\1041.msi
c:\users\Viv\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\2052.msi