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Sound plays through both headphones and speakers
I have looked for hours over the Internet for my problem but I have not found a solution. Sound plays through both the headphones and speakers when I have the headphones plugged in. I want the audio to play only through the headphones when I have them plugged in. When I check my playback devices:
http://i.imgur.com/WUhT1UF.png when the headphones are plugged in or not. When I disable the device no audio comes from the laptop. It says my Realtek HD Audio is up to date
http://i.imgur.com/cSDUQFv.png . I am using Windows 8.1, 64-bit. Is there anyway to get the sound to only play through the headphones when I have them plugged in.
Last edited: Sep 1, 2015
OS
Microsoft Windows 8.1/Corporation 64 bit
Computer type
Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model
Hewlett-Packard
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3110M CPU @ 2.40GHz
Motherboard
HP 15 Notebook PC
Memory
4 GB RAM, 3.89 GB physical memory, 4.96 GB virtual memory
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000
Sound Card
CyberLink WebCam Virtual Driver, Intel(R) Display Audio, Realtek HD Audio, Screaming Bee Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768
Hard Drives
C: Local Fixed Disk 446.4 GB
D: Local Fixed Disk 18.58 GB
E: CD-ROM Disc
PSU
No access to that
Case
?
Cooling
?
Keyboard
?
Mouse
Trackpad ?
Internet Speed
download speed: 30.42 Mbps, upload speed: 26.76 Mbps (A-)
Browser
Google Chrome
Antivirus
CCleaner, Anti Malware Bytes
Other Info
I am not 100% sure I am answering the right questions
Beach Observer
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The Realtek HD Audio Manager, has options for either muting the speakers when a headset is plugged in or to not mute them.
OS
Win 10
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Home Built
CPU
i7 6700K
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
Memory
16 Gb G Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400
Graphics Card(s)
Intel (i7 CPU)
Sound Card
RealTek Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
27" Dell SE2717HR
Screen Resolution
1920X1080
Hard Drives
500GB Samsung 850 SSD, 3TB for backups
PSU
EVGA Supernova 750 G2
Case
BeQuiet Silent Base 600
Cooling
Deepcool Captain 120EX
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless
Mouse
Logitech wireless
Internet Speed
Cable - 100MB Downlink
Browser
Edge/Firefox
Antivirus
Microsoft
Other Info
Sonar Platinum 64 bit recording studio software with MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface unit.
The Realtek HD Audio Manager, has options for either muting the speakers when a headset is plugged in or to not mute them.
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What window is that? How do you get there? Searching "Device advanced settings" on my computer doesn't bring up anything and neither does "Realtek HD Audio Manager
OS
Microsoft Windows 8.1/Corporation 64 bit
Computer type
Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model
Hewlett-Packard
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3110M CPU @ 2.40GHz
Motherboard
HP 15 Notebook PC
Memory
4 GB RAM, 3.89 GB physical memory, 4.96 GB virtual memory
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000
Sound Card
CyberLink WebCam Virtual Driver, Intel(R) Display Audio, Realtek HD Audio, Screaming Bee Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768
Hard Drives
C: Local Fixed Disk 446.4 GB
D: Local Fixed Disk 18.58 GB
E: CD-ROM Disc
PSU
No access to that
Case
?
Cooling
?
Keyboard
?
Mouse
Trackpad ?
Internet Speed
download speed: 30.42 Mbps, upload speed: 26.76 Mbps (A-)
Browser
Google Chrome
Antivirus
CCleaner, Anti Malware Bytes
Other Info
I am not 100% sure I am answering the right questions
Beach Observer
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Pro User
The Realtek HD Audio Manager is on most PC's. There are a very few that came from PC manufactures with it disabled. On those, upgrading using the drivers direct from Realtek, usually adds it.
Realtek
The Realtek HD Audio Manager is located in the Control Panel/Hardware and Sound. My Win 8.1 has been upgraded to Win 10 so I can't point you directly on how to access it.
This is what the Realtek HD Audio Manager looks like. The Device Advance Settings is where you access the speaker controls.
OS
Win 10
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Home Built
CPU
i7 6700K
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
Memory
16 Gb G Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400
Graphics Card(s)
Intel (i7 CPU)
Sound Card
RealTek Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
27" Dell SE2717HR
Screen Resolution
1920X1080
Hard Drives
500GB Samsung 850 SSD, 3TB for backups
PSU
EVGA Supernova 750 G2
Case
BeQuiet Silent Base 600
Cooling
Deepcool Captain 120EX
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless
Mouse
Logitech wireless
Internet Speed
Cable - 100MB Downlink
Browser
Edge/Firefox
Antivirus
Microsoft
Other Info
Sonar Platinum 64 bit recording studio software with MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface unit.
OS
Microsoft Windows 8.1/Corporation 64 bit
Computer type
Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model
Hewlett-Packard
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3110M CPU @ 2.40GHz
Motherboard
HP 15 Notebook PC
Memory
4 GB RAM, 3.89 GB physical memory, 4.96 GB virtual memory
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000
Sound Card
CyberLink WebCam Virtual Driver, Intel(R) Display Audio, Realtek HD Audio, Screaming Bee Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768
Hard Drives
C: Local Fixed Disk 446.4 GB
D: Local Fixed Disk 18.58 GB
E: CD-ROM Disc
PSU
No access to that
Case
?
Cooling
?
Keyboard
?
Mouse
Trackpad ?
Internet Speed
download speed: 30.42 Mbps, upload speed: 26.76 Mbps (A-)
Browser
Google Chrome
Antivirus
CCleaner, Anti Malware Bytes
Other Info
I am not 100% sure I am answering the right questions
Beach Observer
VIP Member
Pro User
OS
Win 10
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Home Built
CPU
i7 6700K
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
Memory
16 Gb G Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400
Graphics Card(s)
Intel (i7 CPU)
Sound Card
RealTek Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
27" Dell SE2717HR
Screen Resolution
1920X1080
Hard Drives
500GB Samsung 850 SSD, 3TB for backups
PSU
EVGA Supernova 750 G2
Case
BeQuiet Silent Base 600
Cooling
Deepcool Captain 120EX
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless
Mouse
Logitech wireless
Internet Speed
Cable - 100MB Downlink
Browser
Edge/Firefox
Antivirus
Microsoft
Other Info
Sonar Platinum 64 bit recording studio software with MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface unit.
OS
Microsoft Windows 8.1/Corporation 64 bit
Computer type
Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model
Hewlett-Packard
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3110M CPU @ 2.40GHz
Motherboard
HP 15 Notebook PC
Memory
4 GB RAM, 3.89 GB physical memory, 4.96 GB virtual memory
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000
Sound Card
CyberLink WebCam Virtual Driver, Intel(R) Display Audio, Realtek HD Audio, Screaming Bee Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768
Hard Drives
C: Local Fixed Disk 446.4 GB
D: Local Fixed Disk 18.58 GB
E: CD-ROM Disc
PSU
No access to that
Case
?
Cooling
?
Keyboard
?
Mouse
Trackpad ?
Internet Speed
download speed: 30.42 Mbps, upload speed: 26.76 Mbps (A-)
Browser
Google Chrome
Antivirus
CCleaner, Anti Malware Bytes
Other Info
I am not 100% sure I am answering the right questions
Beach Observer
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Pro User
I don't know of another way to manage how the speakers and headphones act. You could contact HP and see if they know. I know Sony disables that function on some of their laptops but have not heard of that being disabled on a HP.
OS
Win 10
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Home Built
CPU
i7 6700K
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
Memory
16 Gb G Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400
Graphics Card(s)
Intel (i7 CPU)
Sound Card
RealTek Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
27" Dell SE2717HR
Screen Resolution
1920X1080
Hard Drives
500GB Samsung 850 SSD, 3TB for backups
PSU
EVGA Supernova 750 G2
Case
BeQuiet Silent Base 600
Cooling
Deepcool Captain 120EX
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless
Mouse
Logitech wireless
Internet Speed
Cable - 100MB Downlink
Browser
Edge/Firefox
Antivirus
Microsoft
Other Info
Sonar Platinum 64 bit recording studio software with MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface unit.
I don't know of another way to manage how the speakers and headphones act. You could contact HP and see if they know. I know Sony disables that function on some of their laptops but have not heard of that being disabled on a HP.
Ok, thanks anyways.
OS
Microsoft Windows 8.1/Corporation 64 bit
Computer type
Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model
Hewlett-Packard
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3110M CPU @ 2.40GHz
Motherboard
HP 15 Notebook PC
Memory
4 GB RAM, 3.89 GB physical memory, 4.96 GB virtual memory
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000
Sound Card
CyberLink WebCam Virtual Driver, Intel(R) Display Audio, Realtek HD Audio, Screaming Bee Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768
Hard Drives
C: Local Fixed Disk 446.4 GB
D: Local Fixed Disk 18.58 GB
E: CD-ROM Disc
PSU
No access to that
Case
?
Cooling
?
Keyboard
?
Mouse
Trackpad ?
Internet Speed
download speed: 30.42 Mbps, upload speed: 26.76 Mbps (A-)
Browser
Google Chrome
Antivirus
CCleaner, Anti Malware Bytes
Other Info
I am not 100% sure I am answering the right questions