Audio stuttering fixed on new Windows 11 build

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suuze84@reddit

Hey all, adding my two cents. (After trying to change all the audio settings I could think of and that I've read about)! For me, the problem was that I was using a little bluetooth speaker. Today I bought some regular cheap-as USB computer speakers with decent sound that I actually plugged into the PC and my problem was solved. Hope this also helps someone.

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brabarusmark@reddit

Since this is the top result on Google, I am adding my fix to this issue. I was experiencing audio skipping on my bluetooth headphones. After trying a lot of the solutions on this thread, I finally fed my issue and the diagnosis from Latencymon into Gemini.

The solution that finally worked was making a registry addition to disable Multi-Plane Overlay (MPO) and unchecking "Allow computer to turb off this device" for my WiFi adapter through Device Manager.

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embeetwelve@reddit

For anyone who sees this, try turning off Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling.

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blackdragon71@reddit

I've had similar problems but more of a sound lag, such that the sound is very very slow. What worked for me was going into Control Panel -> Sound -> Playback Tab -> Click on playback device -> Properties -> Advanced -> Uncheck exclusive mode -> ok.

What seems to happen is that one app will take control and then it has issues in everything else. This is a pain if you're using multiple sound outputs at the same time.

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OkCryptographer9204@reddit

This didn’t work for me unfortunately but I found another fix for anyone else still struggling!! I stumbled upon a post talking about latencymon and using it to check DPC issues. So I ran it and nvlddmkm.sys was going crazy at like 20k execution time.

So I did some digging and found a fix on NVIDIAs forums by:

• Disabling windows GPU scheduling

• Enabling link feature exchange in BIOS (AMD only?)

In NVIDIA control panel global settings:

• Power management = Max performance

• Low-latency mode = Ultra

Dropped my latency from ~20k to ~400!!! No more glitchy audio😃😃😃 For anyone still having issues give this a go

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amlozek@reddit

Can confirm, this still works. Thank you my man! Just in case the main comment ever disappears for some reason, I am copying it here for later:

This didn’t work for me unfortunately but I found another fix for anyone else still struggling!! I stumbled upon a post talking about latencymon and using it to check DPC issues. So I ran it and nvlddmkm.sys was going crazy at like 20k execution time.

So I did some digging and found a fix on NVIDIAs forums by:

• Disabling windows GPU scheduling

• Enabling link feature exchange in BIOS (AMD only?)

In NVIDIA control panel global settings:

• Power management = Max performance

• Low-latency mode = Ultra

Dropped my latency from \~20k to \~400!!! No more glitchy audio😃😃😃 For anyone still having issues give this a go

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4ma@reddit

This is it. This fixed my laptop's choppy browser audio every time I open a new tab.

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lachrawr@reddit

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. i bought a TP-link adapter and nothing was working. almost gave up and just did wired headphones. i could cry im so happy

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LoveIsABtfPain@reddit

thank you so muchhhhhhh

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Miscpeep@reddit

I know the op of this comment deleted but this issue has plagued me for MONTHS and following these instructions, I finally have clear audio. The skip was making me crazy. I was this close to reinstalling windows from scratch.

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Elephant_Fist@reddit

I know this is a 2 year old deleted comment on a 3 year old post, but whoever you are, I love you. Thank you so much! Changing Power management to max and turning on Low-latency worked fixed my audio issues for me.

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is_that_so@reddit

This was the only thing that worked for me. Thank you so much! Displaying "Windows GPU scheduling" did the trick (I had to reboot). Not sure if the NVidia changes are needed. Things work well for me now without any changes to those settings.

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Mech45@reddit

Absolute godsend, fixed my issue. I've been pulling my hair out trying to fix this for over a year now.

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trevariousgrant@reddit

Hey can u help me do mine I'm having the same problem please help me asap

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Dangerous-Tea-9641@reddit

Ah you hero, thanks. Disabling Windows GPU scheduling worked for now.

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fviktor@reddit

Where is that post? Link?

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pelcowa@reddit

Thank you SO MUCH

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muneebkhalid@reddit

oh man, that saved my life.

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LoperaTM@reddit

Might work for someone... I have been having this issue for a lot of days now. I do have the wifi 7 anthena on my device for bt as I use etheernet... the issue was weird...

-Reinstalled my last windows version

-Uninstalled drivers, reinstalled them

-Deactivated a lot of services of my headphones (the hands free and remote control)

-updated BIOS

-Paired unpaired

-Even changed CODEC (downloaded my alternative A2DP driver to use LDAC.

-Did everything I could..

Do you know what worked? I dont really know why I had wifi activated... that generated intereference and made my bt stutter... just... that... damn click... and problem solved.

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Normal-ahmed@reddit

Also adding this: I have 4 virtual outputs (created using VAC Control panel), what fixed the issue for me is unifying the format for all outputs "speaker, Bluetooth headphone, and the 4 virtual outputs" the thing is, I had to set them all same but not randomly, you need to find which device has the lowest format and set all others accordingly. I ended up ditching the bluetooth headphone for wired one, don't want to force all devices to CD quality for this shitty headphone to work properly.

24bit 192khz is the highest supported by my internal audio card and is supported by the virtual audio cards.

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Efficient_Version625@reddit

okay i dont wanna speak too soon but i think this mightve fixed my problem ! ive had this issue for so long and its been so annoying; hopefully this fix sticks. THANK YOU !!

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Efficient_Version625@reddit

spoke too soon... fixed it for a half hour or so and then it started back up again.

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BabcocksList@reddit

For desperate people looking for a solution that might work for you:

I had audio stuttering issues on my new pc as well with my wireless Bluetooth headphones, none of the above solutions worked or were unavailable. What I ended up doing was switching off the internal Bluetooth devices in the control panel and sticking an old 2 euro costing dongle in one of the USB ports. My audio is perfectly fine now, somehow the internal bluetooth device wasn't compatible with my headphones.

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runlittlebitchboy@reddit

did you ever figure out what to do about the bluetooth? plugging in my headpgones is the only thing that worked for me too but i miss my bluetooth

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samwisethebravee@reddit

I have extarnal dongle only and it's causing me problems :/, disabling handsfree telephony or any enhancements didn't solve it so beware it might not work

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stran9er@reddit

If anyone is having this issue still... Go to System\Sound\All sound devices \ Properties. Select your output device and set to 2 channels, 24 bit, 44100 hz. Worked for me.

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Arerrrrreere@reddit

IF CHANGING BITRATE DONT WORK:

I have changing my device bitrate to any kind of rate and it didnt work-out.

Here is what resolved the audio problem:

Control Panel > Sound > Playback - Speakers > Advance
> Turn off "Exclusive mode" + "Hardware Acceleration" + "Signal Enhancements"

System > Power & Battery > Power mode, change On Battery = Best Performance , Plugged in = Best Performance,

IF, you are using ASUS
Find, Dolby Access > More Setting > Disable "Dolby Atmos effect for speakers and headphones"

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Permiu@reddit

change power mode works for me, thanks

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RectalPineApple@reddit

Had a windows update and this was happening to me. It was causing videos to stutter and audio to cut.

Finally found turning "Audio Enhancements" to off fixed it for me in sound settings fixed it.

Hope this helps someone.

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trevariousgrant@reddit

Okay can someone help me

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Stressed_Out09@reddit

Hey Dude, this may work. Try turning off hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling in windows (i have another comment with where to find this specific setting)

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McJoji03@reddit

I'm experiencing the same, my audio stutters. Im using a Lenovo LOQ laptop tho huhu I'm gonna try this

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dirtyflash@reddit

Did you fixed it? if yes, how?

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Stressed_Out09@reddit

hey dude, if you're still having this try disabling Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling!

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Kaldorael@reddit

You got a thanks for me! While it hasn't completely fixed my stutter it's went from it happening multiple times a minute to once or twice an hour, so while not a perfect solution for me at least it got it down to an easily bearable amount rather than so excessive it made me not want to play my PC at all 🤣

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Stressed_Out09@reddit

Hey Dude, this may work for a proper solution. Try turning off GPU scheduling in windows (i have another comment with where to find it)

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trevariousgrant@reddit

Hey can someone help me i'm having the same issue my audio is stuttering

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Stressed_Out09@reddit

Hey Dude, this may work. Try turning off GPU scheduling in windows (i have another comment with where to find it)

But yeah, hopefully this helps!

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EntireComfort9893@reddit

2yrs on and looks like you just saved me from the torment of further driver reinstalls, searching potential solutions, etc. Spent far too many hours on this but stumbled upon your post and this appears to have fixed my issue where sound was frequently dipping and no apparent reason. Many, many, many thanks :-D

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Stressed_Out09@reddit

Hey Dude, this may work better as a permanent fix so you aren't upscaling your audio (most audio is only 48000hz). Try turning off GPU scheduling in windows (i have another comment with where to find it)

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AmbassadorBonoso@reddit

Sorry to hijack an old post. I really hope you can guide me. I am having similar issues however my bitrate only goes up to 24bit 48000hz. There is no option to set it higher, how did you do this?

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Stressed_Out09@reddit

Hey Dude, this may work. Try turning off GPU scheduling in windows (i have another comment with where to find it)

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hiccupboltHP@reddit

Same exact problem dude, hoping OP or someone answers

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Stressed_Out09@reddit

Hey Dude, this may work. Try turning off GPU scheduling in windows (i have another comment with where to find it)

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Shot_Ideal8440@reddit

Hi,habe das knacken windows11-mediaplayer wegbekommen,gehen auf systemeinstellungen,energieopition,energieeinstellung ändern,im kleinen kästchen auf prozessorenergieverwaltung, maximale+minimale einstellungen beide auf 100% setzen,bei mir war das knacken und knistern sofort weg,vieleicht klappt es bei dir.

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Dan_Proplayer@reddit

Not OP, but this has to do with the audio driver. I changed my laptop's audio driver from its original realtek one which sounded wrong to my ears (strong kicks were lowered in volume to prevent clipping, I guess) and what was using only 16 bit 48Khz to another one I found from another laptop support page, which unlocked more Windows audio effects, 24 bit 48 kHz, and no more annoying lowering of volume.

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Remote_Requirement_6@reddit

I too am still having this happen intermittently where all of a sudden I get glitchy sound. I'm unable to fix it even with changing the advanced sound 24 bit, 48000, or 24 bit 41000, none work now :( .

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Stressed_Out09@reddit

Hey Dude, this may work. Try turning off GPU scheduling in windows (i have another comment with where to find this setting)

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JoshGbosh@reddit

Posting this incase someone stumbles on here in the future and has the same issue.

Take a look at your speakers/receiver. My receiver is older and its DAC can only handle up to 48000Hz, you might not be able to go higher than that anyways.

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Stressed_Out09@reddit

Hey Dude, this may work. Try turning off GPU scheduling in windows (i have another comment with where to find it)

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Arerrrrreere@reddit

IF CHANGING BITRATE DONT WORK:

I have changing my device bitrate to any kind of rate and it didnt work-out.

Here is what did:

Control Panel > Sound > Playback - Speakers > Advance
> Turn off "Exclusive mode" + "Hardware Acceleration" + "Signal Enhancements"

IF, you are using ASUS
Find, Dolby Access > More Setting > Disable "Dolby Atmos effect for speakers and headphones"

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tqk2811@reddit

just put all to same value

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DevelopmentKooky8248@reddit

Sadly, changing this setting didn't work for me :(* still getting the stuttering in the audio.

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Stressed_Out09@reddit

Hey Dude, wanted to let you know I've done another comment with a perma solution to this. Just disable GPU Scheduling!

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pikmim3@reddit

omfg, changing setting of the speakers to 24 bit, 192000hz and the stuttering immediately stopped. Thx a lot

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Stressed_Out09@reddit

Hey Dude, wanted to let you know I've done another comment with a perma solution to this. Just disable GPU Scheduling!

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Rebelius@reddit

Thank you for posting a solution when you didn't really need help. So much better than "Title that exactly matches my problem" [deleted]

Or "never mind, fixed it."

I fixed my own garbled audio problem last night. My headphones (Audio Technica m50x) have a replaceable/swappable cable. It had come half out and the sound was coming through both ears but garbled and wouldn't go over a certain volume. I thought the problem was with my focusrite for ages, before I finally realised the cable wasn't in properly at the headphones end.

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Stressed_Out09@reddit

OMG THIS!

I found the other fix worked for me but it seems this properly fixes and this way Windows doesn't need to upscale my music!

THANK YOU!

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RamblinEngineer@reddit (OP)

Haha no problem at all. Just trying to pay it forward for all the times I've been able to resolve a PC problem by finding a solution on a random forum post.

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JaeRyun__@reddit

Hello, I am having the exact issues as you are. Can you tell me how you set the sound to 24bit 192000hz? is it under settings?

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svArtist@reddit

You've probably long solved your issue, but for passers-by of the future:
I'm not sure if this works on Windows 11, but on Windows 10, you can still get the good old helpful control panel sound settings quickly by right clicking the sound icon in the system tray and choosing "sounds", then you can inspect the audio devices under "Playback" and "Recording". On your output device, say "Headphones (High Definition Audio Device)", double click or right-click and select "properties", where you can set the output format under the "Advanced" tab.

If the sound icon thing doesn't work, try running (Win+R) the command "C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe" Shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL mmsys.cpl,,playback. Again, this may no longer work under windows 11, but here's hoping 🤞

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garm352@reddit

hello pal
for an unknown reasons I don't find a 24bit192000 hz why???

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Just_Cod3070@reddit

because your sound device doesn't support that resolution

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Alternative-Action-9@reddit

I found the output setting under properties, but I don’t have an option for 24 bit 192k, only 24 bit options are 44100 or 44k. Any ideas?

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Remote_Requirement_6@reddit

I'm not sure that is the complete command for windows 11? I copy and pasted but got an error.

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Stressed_Out09@reddit

Thank you so much, I heard it was a bad idea to always set your audio at 192000khz but after resetting them to 48000hz its been so fine.

Note:
It was fine on 48000hz for quite a while (few months) so I'm not too sure why this happened.

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gremlinswerescary@reddit

Yo necro on your thread just to say thank you. I am deep in Google searching to fix this exact problem and your post did not for me too

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Lecruros@reddit

For me it was removing a failing SSD that fixed my issue.

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JulesTheHunter9@reddit

Uninstalling, restarting computer, installing realtek audio drivers for my laptop - that's what did the trick for me. fyi. Try that before anything else. In most cases it's the drivers, said my IT-Bro

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Gamuray@reddit

Another potential solution if drivers, sample rate, etc mentioned in the OP and comments don't work: Signal Enhancements.

I had garbled audio under heavy CPU load. Going into Sound > [select playback device(s)] > properties > advanced > Signal Enhancements - uncheck it. Immediately clear audio again.

You'll have to do it for each device though.

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Top-Zucchini-9421@reddit

Well I see your first two problems using Nvidia and Intel

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Conscious_Crazy5546@reddit

Just putting it out there, this has solved the problem for me on multiple PC with multiple headsets

https://www.bluetoothgoodies.com/a2dp/?h=ee0f1c00&v=01060001&osv=10.0.26100.3915

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No-Variation1093@reddit

I had my webcam plugged in, that was switching to microphone. and causing stutter in music playing. Removed it, all good now. Thanks for suggestions above.

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nachosNapples@reddit

that is so weird that it fixed it, like why? but also thank you for suffering for us 🙏

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EfficiencyThis325@reddit

For anyone still finding this thread, check that your PC is connected via Optical or similar, and not Bluetooth.

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EfficiencyThis325@reddit

And for everyone still contributing.. <3

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Ok_Werewolf605@reddit

Kind of workaround to my fix, installed foobar with ASIO with my topping dx1 with max buffering and delay in fae in and fade out and now playback is smooth its just system sounds.

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sadeecruel@reddit

I've also built a pc and this things are freaking me out. I find new problems in every single day (though all those problems I solve by watching YouTube). I'm also having this "sound stuttering" issue though I haven't tried out yet but I got to know where is the problem. Thanks for that.

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Own_Mix_2158@reddit

Zdar měl jsem naprosto stejný problém. Změna na 24 bit 192000hz pomohlo. Děkuji za tip.

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squiblet@reddit

For 2 years, I've suffered through this choppy audio and today I finally tried to fix it again. Turns out your post was here the entire time. You're amazing; thank you.

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IllustriousMarket@reddit

For anyone interested, what worked for me was a clean install (custom, not express) of all NVIDIA drivers through the NVIDIA app.

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EspectroGhoul@reddit

For me just disable fast boot on the shutdown settings do the trick!

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Limp_Highlight_1481@reddit

THANK YOU

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Adventurous_Step_917@reddit

Thank you for sharing, it fixed my issue too.

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klostinwonderland@reddit

My speakers didnt have the 24 bit option so I tried updating the GEForce driver in the experience app and that resolved the issue for me!

Windows 11

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Least_Economics_6106@reddit

My speakers are connected through usb but not showing 24bit, any ideas?

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LyntonB@reddit

I've got a similar weird situation, stuttering, breakup of audio and the fix for me is to go into my Creative Soundblaster settings and change the SPDIF Interface setting drop down from Dolby Digital Live to any other setting e.g. 24bit 96khz and then back again to DDL (so I get proper 5.1 surround) and then the stuttering and break up is gone... weird eh? I'm going to open a ticket with Creative but I feel like I've had this same problem with onboard soundcard too so I reckon it's something else in Windows (and I just did a fresh w11 24h2 install yesterday thinking that would solve this...)

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Proper-Pound5800@reddit

I uninstalled Norton 360 - everything is fine!

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Easy_Donut839@reddit

thanks! my win11 had to endure several restarts and bios updates over testing a broken graphics card. after that the sound stuttered in dragon age 1 and 2 (both over vulkan). changing the bitrate from 192 to some other value and back seems to fix it as well.

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Kind-Cryptographer45@reddit

how to access this setting?

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kdebones@reddit

Necro'ing, but hell yeah thanks man! This fixed the issue for me.

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Axelflu@reddit

I had to add -disable-features=UseEcoQoSForBackgroundProcess to firefox's target to disable eco mode and I no longer have any audio chops! been dealing with this for the better part of a year! I can finally listen to music again <3

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Klakaty@reddit

I have the same issue now. Just started doing this. I have my MSI leopard GL 65 laptop hooked through my Sony AV receiver str-dh740. I've tried all those same fixes you tried and I always had it set to 24 bit 192000hz. But I still get this stutter/glitching randomly. It's not my connections either, I checked all those.

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BakaValen@reddit

I have found that disabling exclusivity modes for audio processors fixes this issue in both video and audio only. I have a similar setup to the above. Strix Scar 18 with the 4090 in it.

in my experience, its always a windows setting and not your hardware.

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Equivalent-Carob-422@reddit

This has reduced the audio skipping a ton for me. Thank you!

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YouWooooshMeYouGay@reddit

Can you tell me how you went about doing that?

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BakaValen@reddit

Go into the sound settings legacy panel. All the setting to be played with are in there.

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YouWooooshMeYouGay@reddit

Thank you. I’ve found this option hopefully this resolves my issue

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Demethyls@reddit

OMG thank you for posting this! I had the same stuttering issue but only for some games on Steam. I did all the things you mention above as well but the stuttering remained. Changing to 32 bit/ 192000hz resolved the problem for some reason…

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RamblinEngineer@reddit (OP)

Glad to hear! Happy this post could help someone :D

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