Win 7 Ult 64 Audio worked, and now it doesn't?

NewETown

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Hello everyone, first post here.

I am a college student with a computer that I built myself. I currently run a Gigabyte EP45T-UD3LR MoBo which has the capability to run 5.1 surround sound (maybe better?) and has some other neat things that I enjoy. I installed Windows 7 Ultimate x64 a month or so ago and everything was working fine until I went home last weekend for Thanksgiving Break.

I unplugged my logitec surround sound system, packed up my computer, and drove home. When I setup my computer at my house I wanted to listen to some music but I did not have my speakers, so I plugged in my 5.1 headset. After I plugged this in I got a pop-up asking about my "new audio device" or something, basically a configuration pop-up. I clicked through quickly as I have never had to actually setup the audio before, and sure enough my audio stopped working... kind of.

For those who are familiar with gaming, I was on Ventrilo (voice chat program) and could not hear anyone even though my mixer showed that there was audio occurring. However, I could still hear youtube videos and things like that from Google Chrome. I didn't pay much attention to this and I just got back to my fraternity today, plugged in my surround sound and now my audio is completely non-existent.

I've updated all of the drivers, I've messed around with the settings, I searched high and low and nothing anyone else did seemed to help. My card and speakers are being recognized, they just aren't working.

Any help would be monumentally appreciated!

-Everett
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7
Did you try the System Restore? That would have been the first thing I would have tried.
 

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
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