The scream

[Homer1952]

I've a HP Pavillion I5 laptop that does a short scream 😱 not longer after startup or waking.

It is audio, not fan related.  It's a fast: EEEeeeUuuuuu.  Lasts about that long.  Short of a second, but quite loud and at first, quite alarming.  I am getting used to it, but still would like it to operate like my HP450 laptop.

The Pav is all up to date for W11 & Intel drivers & Defender says it virus free.

Any ideas?

Thanx - Blob

[Raj_05]

Hi @Homer1952,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

The short "scream" you're describing from your HP Pavilion laptop sounds unusual and potentially tied to system alerts, boot processes, or third-party software. Here are some steps and potential causes to investigate.

Check for System Sounds:

• Sound Schemes:
  • Go to Control Panel > Sound > Sounds tab.
  • Under "Sound Scheme," ensure it's set to "Windows Default" or disable unnecessary sounds. Check if a specific program or event is playing the sound.

BIOS/UEFI Settings:

• Beep Code or POST Alert:
  • Some laptops emit sounds during startup if there’s a hardware alert. Check the BIOS/UEFI for any settings related to audio alerts or diagnostics.
  • To enter the BIOS, restart the laptop and press the key (usually F2, F10, or Del) during boot.

Third-Party Software or Drivers:

• Startup Apps:
  • Open Task Manager > Startup and disable unnecessary apps one at a time to identify if one of them triggers the sound.
• Driver-Linked Audio Feedback:
  • Update your audio drivers:
    • Go to Device Manager > Sound, video, and game controllers.
    • Right-click your audio device (e.g., Realtek, Intel) and select Update driver.

Hardware Diagnostics:

Built-In HP Diagnostics:

• Turn off the laptop. Press the Power button and repeatedly press F2 or Esc to enter diagnostics mode. Run all tests, especially on audio hardware.

External Audio:

• Plug in headphones or external speakers to see if the sound occurs there too. If it’s internal, it may indicate a hardware defect.

Environmental/Software Conflicts:

Background Apps/Processes:

• Certain apps, such as media or streaming services, might briefly access audio output. Check for apps like Spotify, browsers, or communication tools in the background.

Test in Safe Mode:

• Boot the laptop into Safe Mode (Settings > Recovery > Restart Now > Troubleshoot > Startup Settings > Safe Mode) to see if the sound persists without third-party apps.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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Alden4

HP Support 

[Homer1952]

Hi Alden4,

Thank you for the comprehensive list of things to do.

I've done many of these already.  I have all sounds turned off including the start up.

However, I did see some Klipsch audio drivers in the Sound.... DevMngr folder & I removed those.

I'll see how this works for the next week.

Thanx - B

[Raj_05]

Hi @Homer1952,

Thank you for your response, 

Please feel free to reach out to us. We are here to assist you and provide any necessary support.

I will be archiving this case for now however, you can respond to the same thread to continue the conversation.

Please click “Accepted Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution. Click the “Kudos/Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping!

Take care and have a great day ahead!

Alden4

HP Support