Sounds System 'labouring'

[dermotcw]

Hi,
Recently my sound system has started acting stangely. When I play any sound file it may start ok but quickly starts to 'drag' the sound/speech out, almost like there is something holding it back and letting it out slowly!
Any ideas, I've checked the system as far as I can and canot locate the problem.
Thanks
Dermot

 

[wolluf]

Dermot - is this related to your other problem? (eg, did they start at the same time)

 

[dermotcw]

Hi Wolluf,
No the sound 'dragging' is on my laptop and the cd drive problem is the desktop and this is an older problem which I had but on hold.
Are you thinking maybe a virus?
Dermot

 

[wolluf]

Have you tried reinstalling sound card drivers or getting latest drivers for it?

you could try plugging in external speakers to see if they work - would point to either soundcard or speakers as likely cause (laptop speakers usually fairly low quality...)

Are there any other symptoms? is the machine running well otherwise.

Usual question - any hardware/software added/removed before the problem started?

Virus? I'd be surprised - don't you have up to date AV software installed? (AVG & Avast are good free ones if you don't).

 

[ceh4702]

Could be from trojans downloading data and messing up the system so much it is lagging.

I am a big fan of Spybot Search and Destroy. This is the best free product to fight against Trojans on the Internet. AVG is lousy at fighting against these Trojans.

If you do not like my post feel free to point out your opinion or my errors.

 

[acewarlock]

I love spy-bot also.

Have you done a Ctrl+Alt+Del and looked at the processor load and programs that are running?




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