Audio Increasing on it's Own

apocalypzez

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Hi Guys,

First time posting in this forum but I've been a regular reader of this forum's contents.

I have been having this issue lately where my volume automatically increases. I try to set at level 10-15 but windows automatically increases and when it reaches 100 the volume sign on the top left corner keeps showing, i.e., windows is still trying to increase the volume. I have tried every possible things to fix this but this keeps sticking. I have also selected do nothing in the communication tab.

My system spec is:
MSI Z97 GAMING 7 || Intel® Core™ i5-4690K (@ 4.4GHz) || Corsair H100i || EVGA GTX 780 Ti SC w/ ACX & Reference Cooling in SLI || G.Skill TridentX F3-2400C10D-16GTX (2 Kits) 4x8GB 2400MHz CL10 || Samsung 840 Pro 512GB x2 RAID0 || WD Caviar Black 1.5TB Docs & Storage || Corsair AX1200i || Coolermaster HAF-X Full Tower Case || Dell U3011 || Windows 8.1 Pro x64 with Updates

Please help!!

Screenshots:
Volume Issue.jpg

Volume @ 100.jpg
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 4690K testing at 4.5Ghz
    Motherboard
    MSI Z97 Gaming 7
    Memory
    G.Skill 4x8GB DDR3 RAM 2400MHz 10-12-12-31-2T
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX 780 Ti 3GB SC W/ ACX COOLING
    Sound Card
    Creative SB X-Fi Titanium PCIe x1
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U3011 30" 2K Quad HD Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1600p
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 Pro 512GB x2 RAID 0 - OS, Programs & Games Drive;
    W.D. Caviar Black 1.5TB - Data Drive; Seagates 500GB - OS Image BackUp
    PSU
    Corsair AX1200i
    Case
    CM HAF X
    Cooling
    Corsair H100i
    Keyboard
    Logitech Multimedia Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech G9x
    Internet Speed
    20000Kbps
    Browser
    IE11 & Chrome
    Antivirus
    Norton 360 2013
As you have a separate sound card (the SoundBlaster) did you disable the on-board (on the motherboard) sound in the BIOS? If not, that is the first step. The on-board needs to be disabled to prevent any possible conflicts.

Also, what is listed in the Device Manger, Sound section?
 

My Computer

System One

  • 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.
As you have a separate sound card (the SoundBlaster) did you disable the on-board (on the motherboard) sound in the BIOS? If not, that is the first step. The on-board needs to be disabled to prevent any possible conflicts.

Also, what is listed in the Device Manger, Sound section?

Yes, fireberd!! I have the HD Audio disabled at the BIOS. Kinda used to disabling that settings now, coz I've had a discreet sound card for a while now!! Any other suggestions to fix this!!! And BTW, I have the latest creative drivers installed that was released recently by creative for windows 8.1. The drivers is XFTI_PCDRV_L11_2_40_0008.exe the drivers were released on Mar 7, 2014. Heres the link:
Creative Worldwide Support > PCI Express X-Fi Titanium

In in the device manager, after the driver installation it's listed as Creative X-Fi or something of that sort. It's also got the nvidia hd audio which I've disabled.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 4690K testing at 4.5Ghz
    Motherboard
    MSI Z97 Gaming 7
    Memory
    G.Skill 4x8GB DDR3 RAM 2400MHz 10-12-12-31-2T
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX 780 Ti 3GB SC W/ ACX COOLING
    Sound Card
    Creative SB X-Fi Titanium PCIe x1
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U3011 30" 2K Quad HD Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1600p
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 Pro 512GB x2 RAID 0 - OS, Programs & Games Drive;
    W.D. Caviar Black 1.5TB - Data Drive; Seagates 500GB - OS Image BackUp
    PSU
    Corsair AX1200i
    Case
    CM HAF X
    Cooling
    Corsair H100i
    Keyboard
    Logitech Multimedia Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech G9x
    Internet Speed
    20000Kbps
    Browser
    IE11 & Chrome
    Antivirus
    Norton 360 2013
The NVIDIA audio is for HDMI audio only, it won't interfere or cause problems with PC audio.

Look at what programs you have running, that uses or can affect audio (e.g. Skype) as one of these could be causing the problem.
 

My Computer

System One

  • 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.
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