Playback devices window not opening

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Aerodynamite

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So my problem is that the playback devices window doesn't want to open..
So I can't change my default playback device anymore, and so I can't use my headset now :confused:.

It didn't work a couple of days ago, but my computer was also running really slow so I decided to format it.
So that's what I did, I now have a clean install and so far I have gotten the window open 2 times, but it took ages before it opened...

Anybody have Any idea what could cause this and how I can solve it? Cause it's really annoying.. =s I have already tried updating my audio drivers thinking that might solve it, but it didn't..

Another problem that I'm just having right at this moment (and which I also had before the format) is that when I want to play a song in iTunes it just stays at 0:00 and if I then try to start another song iTunes just completely blocks and doesn't respond anymore..

Set-up:
MB: Asus P5Q
CPU: Intel Q9300 @ 2,5GHz
GPU: ATI HD4850

Edit: I had also ran a full system scan before I formatted and I just did one again, and neither showed up with any virusses.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Tones
OS
Windows 7
CPU
Intel Q9300
Motherboard
Asus P5Q
Memory
4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD4850
Sound Card
/
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung Syncmaster 19"
Screen Resolution
1440*900
Hard Drives
640GB
PSU
?
Case
Antec...
Cooling
Stock cooler
Keyboard
Logitech G15
Mouse
Razer Copperhead
Internet Speed
20 Mbps
It sounds like the reinstall was not done correctly or fully. On many systems the install requires (1) Install Windows (2) Install motherboard chipset drivers (3) Install Device Drivers. The chipset drivers (for most systems) are key to a successful reinstall and ofter overlooked. Many devices, such as sound, will either not work or not work correctly without the chipset drivers as one of the prime things they do is define (identify) all the devices on the motherboard.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
My Own Build
OS
Windows 10 64 bit
CPU
Intel i7 6700K
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
Memory
16GB Corsair Dominator
Graphics Card(s)
Intel CPU Graphics
Sound Card
RealTek
Monitor(s) Displays
27" Dell S2719dgf
Screen Resolution
2560X1440
Hard Drives
1 TB Samsung 850 EVO SSD for Win 10 Pro
500GB Samsung 850 EVO SSD for Win 10 Insider
2 TB drive for backup
PSU
EVGA Supernova 750G2
Case
BeQuiet Silent Base 600
Cooling
Deepcool Captain 120EX
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless 2000
Mouse
Microsoft wireless
Internet Speed
100 MB/sec (Cable)
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes
Browser
Edge/Firefox
Other Info
Cakewalk (Sonar) by BandLab and Studio One 4.1 Pro recording studio software. MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface, Frontier Tranzport wireless control unit, Behringer X-Touch Control Surface.
Five USB connected optical drives for CD Audio production using Nero BurningROM
Problem is the sound does work, and I've actually just noticed that the playback devices window does open... only it takes 30 minutes! But once it has opened once it does open quickly again...

And I have installed all my drivers, mb, sound, gpu, lan,...


edit: nvm it's not opening at all anymore..
 
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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Tones
OS
Windows 7
CPU
Intel Q9300
Motherboard
Asus P5Q
Memory
4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD4850
Sound Card
/
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung Syncmaster 19"
Screen Resolution
1440*900
Hard Drives
640GB
PSU
?
Case
Antec...
Cooling
Stock cooler
Keyboard
Logitech G15
Mouse
Razer Copperhead
Internet Speed
20 Mbps
Still sounds like a Windows OS problem.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
My Own Build
OS
Windows 10 64 bit
CPU
Intel i7 6700K
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
Memory
16GB Corsair Dominator
Graphics Card(s)
Intel CPU Graphics
Sound Card
RealTek
Monitor(s) Displays
27" Dell S2719dgf
Screen Resolution
2560X1440
Hard Drives
1 TB Samsung 850 EVO SSD for Win 10 Pro
500GB Samsung 850 EVO SSD for Win 10 Insider
2 TB drive for backup
PSU
EVGA Supernova 750G2
Case
BeQuiet Silent Base 600
Cooling
Deepcool Captain 120EX
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless 2000
Mouse
Microsoft wireless
Internet Speed
100 MB/sec (Cable)
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes
Browser
Edge/Firefox
Other Info
Cakewalk (Sonar) by BandLab and Studio One 4.1 Pro recording studio software. MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface, Frontier Tranzport wireless control unit, Behringer X-Touch Control Surface.
Five USB connected optical drives for CD Audio production using Nero BurningROM
Any ideas on how I could fix this though?
Because it's really annoying I really want to use my headset but I just can't because I can't switch the default device.. =S
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Tones
OS
Windows 7
CPU
Intel Q9300
Motherboard
Asus P5Q
Memory
4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD4850
Sound Card
/
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung Syncmaster 19"
Screen Resolution
1440*900
Hard Drives
640GB
PSU
?
Case
Antec...
Cooling
Stock cooler
Keyboard
Logitech G15
Mouse
Razer Copperhead
Internet Speed
20 Mbps
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