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08-30-2020 10:11 AM
So, I've been having this issue for a while and wanted to know if anyone had a clue how to solve it. My microphone sounds extremely deep and distorted whenever I try to use it, to the point that people struggle to understand me (basically, it sounds like a horror movie voice filter). Occasionally, restarting will fix the issue, but it inevitably returns and a restart doesn't always solve the problem.
I've tried restarting, using the windows debugger, using the HP support assistant, and pretty much all the stuff I could find online and nothing's worked. Anyone have suggestions? I'm out of ideas at this point.
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09-01-2020 06:07 PM
@Korkin Welcome to HP Community!
I understand that the Microphone extremely deep and distorted.
Please perform the below steps and check.
Hard Reset:
1) Shutdown the computer.
2) Unplug all the Adapter and peripherals connected.
3) Remove the Battery. ( not for Built-in Battery computer )
4) Press and hold down the power button for 15 to 20 seconds.
5) Plug-in the Adapter and put the Battery back into the computer if it's a (removable battery)
6) Try to turn on the computer and check, If the issue persists continue next step
Set BIOS default and restart:
- Restart your notebook.
- During startup, press F10 repeatedly until the BIOS menu is displayed.
- Once the BIOS menu is displayed, press F9 to restore factory defaults.
- Select Yes to confirm.
- Press F10 to save changes and exit.
- Select Yes to confirm.
- The computer restarts using the default settings.
Please uninstall the audio drivers and update the chipset drivers. Restart the computer then install the audio drivers. Also, update the BIOS.
Please click the below link to download the drivers.
https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers
Keep us posted,
If you would like to thank us for our efforts to help you,
Give us a virtual high-five by clicking the 'Thumbs Up' icon below, followed by clicking on the "Accept as solution" on this post,
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09-01-2020 06:07 PM
@Korkin Welcome to HP Community!
I understand that the Microphone extremely deep and distorted.
Please perform the below steps and check.
Hard Reset:
1) Shutdown the computer.
2) Unplug all the Adapter and peripherals connected.
3) Remove the Battery. ( not for Built-in Battery computer )
4) Press and hold down the power button for 15 to 20 seconds.
5) Plug-in the Adapter and put the Battery back into the computer if it's a (removable battery)
6) Try to turn on the computer and check, If the issue persists continue next step
Set BIOS default and restart:
- Restart your notebook.
- During startup, press F10 repeatedly until the BIOS menu is displayed.
- Once the BIOS menu is displayed, press F9 to restore factory defaults.
- Select Yes to confirm.
- Press F10 to save changes and exit.
- Select Yes to confirm.
- The computer restarts using the default settings.
Please uninstall the audio drivers and update the chipset drivers. Restart the computer then install the audio drivers. Also, update the BIOS.
Please click the below link to download the drivers.
https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers
Keep us posted,
If you would like to thank us for our efforts to help you,
Give us a virtual high-five by clicking the 'Thumbs Up' icon below, followed by clicking on the "Accept as solution" on this post,
Have a great day!