Windows Updates Kill Volume Slider

[pclove]

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!

 

[severedsolo]

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?

 

[pclove]

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.